Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery

About This Role

Join Hartford Hospital's nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute as an Advanced Practice Provider in Cardiac Surgery, delivering expert care to patients from admission to discharge and managing various case types and cardiac surgical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care from admission to discharge on surgical service and step-down teams
• Handle a wide variety of case types in all stages of illness
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments
• Interpret diagnostic results
• Establish complex plans of care
• Manage cardiac surgical emergencies
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal
• Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures like heart transplants, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and TAVR
• Develop individualized care plans and closely monitor patient progress
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Support seamless transitions of care between ICU, step-down, and floor settings
• Provide patient and family education regarding the surgical process and recovery journey

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Commitment to patient and team focused care, excellence in clinical outcomes

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings; new graduates are welcome to apply

Nice to Have

• 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings

Benefits