Nurse Practitioner

The Vascular Care Group•Darien, CT

25d•$95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for providing care to vascular patients for TVCG CARES (Center for Anomalies & Rare Entities) Under the Directorship of Dr. Naiem Nassiri – a world-renowned expert in the field of vascular anomalies - TVCG CARES is an internationally recognized, destination center and an innovative branch of the practice specializing in the treatment of vascular anomalies – including hemangiomas and vascular malformations. The Nurse Practitioner will play a crucial role in the evaluation, diagnosis, workup, surgical and interventional care and follow up for patients of this center and receive the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking new work in this field. The Nurse Practitioner will care for patients, maintain accurate patient records, and schedule and administer follow-up appointments to patients as required. The Nurse Practitioner will report to and collaborate with Dr. Nassiri and the clinical leadership and will always act within the scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. The individual in this role will be responsible for carrying out all assigned responsibilities and duties within the guidelines set forth by the physician staff, and in adherence to the regulations outlined by the relevant state Board of Medicine Licensure. About The Vascular Care Group is the largest and fastest growing privately owned and operated vascular surgery group in the United States focused primarily in the greater New England area. The group is uniquely positioned to offer cutting-edge, comprehensive vascular and endovascular services in both ambulatory and various inpatient settings with expanding partnerships with some of the largest healthcare systems and most prestigious academic centers in the country. TVCG CARES (Center for Anomalies & Rare Entities) is an internationally recognized destination center and an innovative branch of the practice specializing in the treatment of vascular anomalies – including hemangiomas and vascular malformations.

Requirements

Registered as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut
3+ years recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a vascular setting preferred
1+ year of out-patient care experience preferred
Ability to work effectively as a team member developing work relationships with everyone in the office
Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
High standard of moral and ethical behavior
Desire for career growth, self-enhancement, and involvement in cutting edge practice, providing world-class therapy to patients with rare debilitating disorders

Responsibilities

Diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease including performance of procedures and providing optimal patient care from check-in to discharge
Comprehensive history and physical exams including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications
Provide education and support to families
Act as first assist in hospital and OBL-based surgeries and interventions in adherence with licensure
Develop and offer educational programs and events to both professionals and lay persons in the community
Assist in maintaining IAC accreditation, including developing policy and procedure manual, staffing, and ongoing operations
Oversee Quality Assurance program
Peer to peer review to assist with insurance coverage
Assist with marketing efforts, including community outreach, networking, and social media
Ensure proper documentation with accordance to the regulatory requirements and protect all information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Continuously engage in projects that advance professional awareness and competency
Provide clinical guidance and leadership for team as needed
Uphold all regulatory standards including IAC
Complete ad hoc projects as needed
Take necessary after-hour call coverage for TVCG CARES patients based on agreed upon frequency