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

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at Hartford Healthcare’s Hartford Hospital as a valued Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the challenging yet rewarding realm of Cardiac Surgery. The successful Advanced Practitioner (APP) supports patient care from the point of admission to discharge on the service and step-down teams.
This cardiac surgical APP is the cornerstone of patient care, handles a wide variety of case types in all stages of illness, comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results, establishing complex plans of care, and managing cardiac surgical emergencies. Extensive training and supervision are provided to the APPs for skills such as chest tubes, feeding tubes, and removal of pacer wires.
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.
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)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• preferably with 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

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.
• Comprehensive Training and Mentorship: A robust onboarding process for both experienced and new graduate APPs. Ongoing professional development tailored to cardiac surgery care includes weekly CME opportunities.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Access to leadership development programs and a culture that fosters innovation and professional advancement.
• World-Class Resources: The Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.

What This Job Offers

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