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Hartford Hospital

Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

east glastonbury, CT

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Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Hartford HealthCare’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Department of Cardiac Surgery, a prestigious 15-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) program. Based at Hartford Hospital, one of the largest surgical centers in the Northeast, this award-winning program is celebrated for its excellence in cardiac surgery, innovative care, and superior patient outcomes.  

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

·          Market-leading compensation, premium shift differentials, benefits, and generous paid time off. 

·          Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses 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 including emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets. 

Role : Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location :  79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting : Inpatient, cardiac surgery

Schedule: Full-time 3x13s, nights. Premium differentials offered .

Call schedule: No call

About the Opportunity: 

·          As a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery team, the APP will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients in our 18-bed Cardiac Surgery intensive care unit (ICU), step-down unit, and floor settings. Responsibilities include: 

·          Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients. 

·          Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc.  

·          Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). 

·          Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress. 

·          Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

·          Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step-down, and floor settings. 

·          Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey. 

·          Schedule: Full-time employment includes day/night/weekend/holiday rotation. Permanent night positions are available. Premium night/weekend differentials offered. 

·          Call schedule: No call 

This role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment, where APPs are empowered to deliver outstanding care and grow professionally as part of a world-class cardiac surgery program

Why Join Us? 

At Hartford HealthCare, we are committed to supporting providers who prioritize both patient care and teamwork. Our program offers: 

·          Comprehensive Training and Mentorship: A robust onboarding process for both experienced and new graduate APPs.  Ongoing professional development tailored to cardiac surgery care includes weekly CME opportunities.  

·          Career Growth Opportunities: Access to leadership development programs and a culture that fosters innovation and professional advancement. 

·          World-Class Resources: The Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.  

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.  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

·          Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN), preferably with 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings. 

·          New graduates are welcome to apply. 

·          Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut. 

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.

Worksite address

east glastonbury, CT, 06025, US

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