Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac ...

DescriptionJob Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40Job Shift: Shift 1Shift Details:Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time offPaid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and duesEnhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education PartnershipsVoluntary 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 issuesFamily care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!Position Details:Join the dynamic team at Hartford Healthcare's Hartford Hospital as a valued Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the challenging yet rewarding realm of Cardiac surgery! The successful Advanced Practitioner (APP) will support patient care from the point of admission to discharge in service, Step-Down, and ICU.The cardiac surgery APP is the cornerstone of patient care. The APP manages all pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgical patients within Hartford Hospital, performing H&P, assessing and documenting patient progress, participating in attending rounds, collaborating with a variety of consultants and specialties, and engaging in independent decision-making. This position requires management of emergency situations, care of a variety of cardiac surgical patients including all types of Durable Cardiac Assist Devices and heart transplants.The APP manages multiple cardiac critical care patients with varied critical illness, comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results, hemodynamic/ventilator management, and invasive procedures. These patients require vigilance and consist of management. We provide Extensive training and supervision are provided to the APPs for skills such as arterial lines, central lines, feeding tubes, removal of pacer wires, transplant and LVAD management.The Cardiac Surgical Service is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team at Hartford Hospital. The successful candidate will support patient care from the point of admission to discharge.Role: Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse PractitionersLocation: 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102Setting: Inpatient, cardiac/cardiothoracic ICU, critical careSchedule: Full-time, rotating. Premium differentials offered.Call schedule: No callHartford HealthCare supports Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in practice:· Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice· Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut· With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare's state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfactionPhysician Assistants and Nurse Practitioner Role Scope:Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.Advanced Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider's practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.About Hartford Hospital:Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options for their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital.About Hartford HealthCare:· Honored as a "Best Organizations for Leadership Development" by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)· Prestigiously named one of the "Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut" by the Becker's Hospital Review· Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources· Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practiceQualificationsRequirements:Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse PractitionerExperience: New graduates welcome to applyPreferred:· 1+ years in a cardiac and/or critical care settingAs an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Created: 2024-11-11