Hartford HealthCare Medical Group·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The provider will first assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures and manage patient care from admission to discharge across the OR, ICU, and Step-Down units. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic results, and managing ventilators and invasive procedures.
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN Requirements Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN Master’s program Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN in the state of Connecticut Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN. 1+ years’ experience in cardiovascular surgery preferred and/or 2+ years’ experience as a PA/APRN in critical care setting First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PA or APRN Master's program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut. Preferred experience includes 1+ years in cardiovascular surgery or 2+ years in a critical care setting.
Market context
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