Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

CME time off & budget

Licenses & dues reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C/APRN) to join our Cardiac Surgery team. Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for a full-time night rotation with premium differentials.

The APP will deliver expert pre/postoperative care, perform bedside procedures, and care for patients undergoing advanced procedures including heart transplants and ECMO, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Certified PA-C or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with licensure in Connecticut.
• Preferred 1+ years experience in cardiac surgery, critical care, or related surgical settings.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement.
• Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures including heart transplants and ECMO.
• Develop individualized care plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support transitions of care between ICU, step-down, and floor settings.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process and recovery.
• Schedule includes full-time days/nights with weekend/holiday rotation; premium differentials apply.
• No call

Skills

Cardiac surgery care

ICU care

Postoperative care

Education

PA-C/APRN certification

Tools

Central venous line placement

Arterial line placement

Intra-aortic balloon pump removal

ECMO support

Job description

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 venousand 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?

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

• 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.