Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a dynamic urban environment with a rich cultural scene and is ideally situated along the Long Island Sound, providing easy access to New York City while maintaining a distinct New England charm. The city's diverse community and growing healthcare sector make it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Facility:
This well-established medical center is part of a leading healthcare network serving patients throughout Fairfield County and beyond. The facility provides comprehensive surgical and specialty care services within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Endocrine Surgery

Job Details:

• Join a growing Endocrine Surgery Program working alongside an experienced endocrine surgeon in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders
• Assist the endocrine surgeon in the operating room as a surgical first-assist
• Conduct new patient consultations and preoperative evaluations
• Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning in collaboration with the surgeon
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Review laboratory results, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic studies and communicate findings to patients and the care team
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, medications, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development efforts
• Monday through Friday schedule with a blend of outpatient, inpatient, and surgical responsibilities
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
• Current Connecticut APRN or PA license or eligibility for licensure required
• National board certification required
• DEA eligibility or current prescribing privileges required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Previous surgical, inpatient, or endocrine experience preferred but not required

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.