Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - St.Vincent's Cardiac Surgery

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 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 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.

Qualifications

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.

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