Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail: Mon-Sun
Advanced Practice Provider – St. Vincent’s Cardiac Surgery (Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown) Hartford HealthCare – Heart & Vascular Institute
Hartford HealthCare’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Department of Cardiac Surgery. This award-winning program is celebrated for its excellence in Cardiac Surgery, innovative care, and superior patient outcomes.
About the Opportunity:
Join our rapidly growing Cardiac Surgery Team and become a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery Team. The APP will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU and step-down unit.
Responsibilities include:
· Inpatient pre-operative consultation and management.
· Post-operative care management-from admission to ICU through discharge.
· Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of teamwork and communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
· Managing multiple patients with varied critical illness- performing comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results hemodynamic/ventilator management.
· Performing invasive procedures such as central venous and arterial line placement, IABP removal, chest tube placement, basic suturing
· Providing patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and post operative recovery.
Schedule:
· Full time, salaried position. Three-13-hour shifts per week with day/night rotation. Requires rotation on weekends and holidays.
· Potential for permanent night schedule for interested candidates.
· This position is eligible for shift, weekend and holiday differentials.
· Opportunities for over-standard pay.
Benefits:
· This role offers a dynamic and highly specialized surgical environment, where APPs are integral and respected members of the advanced cardiac surgical team.
· Market-leading compensation, premium shift differentials, benefits, and generous paid time off.
· Paid CME time off and yearly CME expense stipend. Reimbursement for professional licenses, board certifications 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 include emergency care benefits for children, adults and pets.
Why Join Us?:
At Hartford HealthCare, we are committed to supporting providers and their professional development. Our program offers:
o Comprehensive Training and Mentorship: A robust onboarding process and ongoing professional development tailored to cardiac surgical care.
o Career Growth Opportunities: Access to leadership development programs and a culture that fosters innovation and professional advancement.
o World-Class Resources: Cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities within an award-winning cardiac surgery program.
· Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
· 1+ year experience in cardiovascular or thoracic surgery preferred but not required.
· Eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut.
· Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
· A commitment to excellence in intraoperative care and patient outcomes.
About Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute:
The Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital is a national leader in advanced cardiac care, offering innovative treatments, groundbreaking research, and superior outcomes.
Join a team that values expertise, compassion, and collaboration, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient’s lives and your professional growth will thrive.