Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Cardiac Surgery - Bridgeport
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Shelton, CT
5 days ago
Extremely competitive salary
Job Description
Join the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN in Cardiac Surgery. This dynamic role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, from preoperative assessments to postoperative management, in a leading healthcare network renowned for cardiac care excellence.
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 illness
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 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