Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Cardiac Surgery - Bridgeport
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Fairfield, CT
8 days ago
Job Description
Join Hartford HealthCare's Heart & Vascular Institute as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Contribute to patient care in a dynamic cardiac surgery department, supporting surgical procedures and providing comprehensive care across critical settings.
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 or critical care setting
Preferred Qualifications
First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills
Benefits & Perks
Extremely competitive salaryMatching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plansGenerous Paid-Time OffReimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpracticeTuition reimbursement programEffective onboarding with ongoing mentorshipAccess to internal organization for growth and developmentLeadership development opportunities