Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Cardiac Surgery - Bridgeport
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Bridgeport
3 days ago
Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare's Heart & Vascular Institute as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Surgery. You'll play a vital role in providing comprehensive cardiac care, working closely with leading specialists, and making a significant impact on patient outcomes through innovative practices and advanced technologies.
Key Responsibilities
First assisting cardiovascular surgical procedures
Endoscopic vessel harvesting
Preoperative history and physical examination
Postoperative care in an outpatient clinical setting
Patient education
Managing multiple patients with varied critical illnesses
Comprehensive physical assessments
Interpretation of diagnostic results
Hemodynamic/ventilator management
Invasive procedures
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN Master's program
Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN in Connecticut
Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN
2+ years' experience in cardiovascular surgery and/or 2+ years' experience as a PA/APRN in critical care setting
Preferred Qualifications
First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills
Benefits & Perks
Extremely competitive salaryMatching 401kTiered medical, dental, and vision plansGenerous Paid-Time OffReimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpracticeTuition reimbursement programProven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorshipAccess to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced PracticeLeadership development opportunities