Per Diem Cardiovascular NP/PA | Cardiac Critical Care

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital; West Side Hill (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Per Diem APRN/NP or Physician Assistant for day and nocturnist shifts in the Cardiovascular Unit at Waterbury, CT.

Provide independent, high-quality critical care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patients; assist with pre- and post-operative management; educate patients and families and staff; participate in advanced procedures and care transitions across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut APRN/PA license with DEA and controlled substance registration.
• Minimum 2 years' APP experience preferred.
• Experience with first-assist capabilities preferred.
• Strong cardiovascular clinical expertise and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients on cardiac and cardiothoracic services under attending supervision.
• Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, post-op open-heart procedures, and mechanical support devices (IABP, Impella).
• Perform comprehensive assessments, order tests, interpret hemodynamics, and participate in advanced procedures.
• Educate patients, families, and staff while collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Job description

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Per Diem APRN/NP or Physician Assistant for day and nocturnist shifts in the Cardiovascular Unit at Waterbury, CT.

Provide independent, high-quality critical care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patients; assist with pre- and post-operative management; educate patients and families and staff; participate in advanced procedures and care transitions across the continuum.