Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery & Step-down Nights

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery team, the APP will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients in our 18-bed Cardiac Surgery intensive care unit (ICU), step-down unit, and floor settings. Responsibilities include\: · Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients. · Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc. · Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). · Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress. · Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes. · Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step-down, and floor settings. · Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey. · Schedule\: Full-time employment includes day/night/weekend/holiday rotation. Permanent night positions are available. Premium night/weekend differentials offered. · Call schedule\: No call This role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment, where APPs are empowered to deliver outstanding care and grow professionally as part of a world-class cardiac surgery program

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN), preferably with 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A commitment to patient and team focused care, excellence in clinical outcomes, and Hartford HealthCare’s mission of putting patients first.

Responsibilities

• Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc.
• Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step-down, and floor settings.
• Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation, premium shift differentials, benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues.
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships.
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more.
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues.
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed