APP Clinical Leader - Cardiology Norwich - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner leader in Cardiology at Backus Hospital who will coordinate an advanced level of comprehensive care for cardiology patients in Norwich. The role oversees the APP team across inpatient and outpatient settings and drives program development and quality initiatives.

The selected leader will supervise, mentor, and evaluate APP staff, align with physician leadership, and foster continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with leadership training.
• Graduate of an approved PA or APRN program.
• 5+ years clinical work; 3+ years in cardiology preferred.
• CT Advanced Practice Provider license, DEA; ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services as Cardiology PA/APRN.
• Supervise APP team: assignments, schedules, training and evaluation.
• Monitor competency and outcomes for APP team; set quality goals.
• Lead quality improvement discussions and action plans for cardiology care.
• Coach and develop staff; facilitate problem solving and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement

Team coordination

Inpatient/outpatient care

Education

Master’s Degree (PA/APRN)

PA/APRN credential

CT Advanced Practice Provider license

DEA certification

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

Location Detail: 111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)
Shift Detail: Mon-Sun
Job Summary The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) leader in Cardiology at Backus Hospital as well as supporting the outpatient Hartford Healthcare Medical Group office setting to coordinate an advanced level of comprehensive health care for cardiology patients. This role specifically oversees the work of the APP team in cardiology supporting the Norwich provider group of general cardiologists and non-invasive procedural cardiologists and takes a leadership role in overall program development and quality.
Responsibilities

• Clinical services as cardiac Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
• Provides overall clinical supervision, including work assignments, schedules, training and evaluation in accordance with specific, respective departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with the physician leadership and practice manager.
• Monitors competency, documentation and outcomes of care given by APP team. Identifies quality goals for the APP team.
• Models appropriate judgment in the follow-up of patient care issues, including use of physician, nursing and/or administrative chain of command. Models effective leadership behaviors in the Lead Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) role. Facilitates learning for other staff to become more effective in their role.
• Provides coaching and team building to increase employee productivity and satisfaction. Serves as a resource to staff for problem solving.
• Promotes professional development of staff.
• Identifies learning needs of staff. Orients new Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners (APRN). Develops department level education, including in-services and teaching materials.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to patient care by following established applicable nursing, medical and cardiology standards.
• Actively participates in and leads discussion of quality results and patient feedback, problem solving and development of plans to improve quality of care and service. Follows up and supports efforts of colleagues to implement improvement action plans.
• Assists with the annual performance evaluations of cardiology APPs and recommends disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Assists with interviews and recommends hiring of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners (APRN)
• Acts as a liaison with nursing, medical staff and management.
• Addresses patient concerns brought forth by patient family or staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN) - Some background in business management and/or leadership
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) degree -
• 5+ years of clinical work
• 3+ years’ experience in cardiology preferred
• CT Advanced Practice Provider license, DEA
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
• ACLS/BLS certification required
• Ability to support both inpatient and outpatient practices
• Knowledge of cardiac devices preferred