Vascular Surgery Nights – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford Hospital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

CME time + budget

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits including loans

Employee discounts

Care.com family care

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (APRN or PA) to join our inpatient vascular surgery team in Hartford, CT. The role emphasizes autonomy and clinical responsibility, with a four-month onboarding program and mentorship to build vascular expertise.

On nights, you will evaluate consults, develop treatment plans, and manage complex vascular patients under supervision. The position includes up to $30,000 in shift differentials on top of base pay and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• APRN (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant credentialing
• New grads welcome to apply
• 4-month orientation with mentorship and onboarding

Responsibilities

• Evaluate consults and develop treatment plans for vascular patients
• Manage complex vascular patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Collaborate directly with vascular surgery attendings
• Engage in onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing education programs

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical decision making

Collaboration

Night shift

Education

APRN (Acute Care)

Physician Assistant

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail: Up to $30,000 in shift differentials on top of base pay!

Position Details:

Join a growing vascular surgery team where Advanced Practitioners practice with a high level of autonomy and clinical responsibility. APPs on this vascular surgery service evaluate consults, develop treatment plans, manage complex vascular patients, and collaborate directly with vascular surgery attendings in a fast-paced environment without residents. The team is committed to professional growth through a structured four-month onboarding program, dedicated mentorship, simulation training, daily educational opportunities, and expanding exposure to vascular surgery procedures and the OR. This is an outstanding opportunity to build advanced vascular expertise while working within a supportive vascular surgery culture that is actively investing in its peopleand future.

Role: Open to Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (APRN) and Physician Assistants (PA)

Location: Hartford Hospital

Setting: 100% Inpatient Vascular Surgery

Schedule: Full-time, nights. Up to $30,000 in shift differentials on top of base pay!

Call schedule: No call required

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Benefits:

• Market-leading compensation and 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, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants 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 satisfaction

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 practice

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

Training: APRN (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant

Experience :New grads welcome to apply!

We offer a comprehensive 4-month orientation where you will work closely with your director and preceptor to ensure you feel supported.

Preferred Experience:

2+ years in an inpatient vascular surgery setting