Congestive Heart Failure Clinic - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)

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Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists – increasing collaboration and care coordination – all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and providers, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. 

The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. We received “top performer” recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.

The Center for Advanced Heart Failure & Pulmonary Vascular Disease – Advanced Practice Provider

The Heart & Vascular Institute's Center for Advanced Heart Failure & Pulmonary Vascular Disease has developed extraordinary resources to help patients with advanced heart failure, whether it's with life-support ECMO technology during cardiac or respiratory failure, heart pumps that restore normal blood flow or a heart transplant. 

Advanced Practitioner Role Scope

· The Advanced Practitioner will work at Hartford Hospital with The Center for Advanced Heart Failure team. Working closely with our Heart Failure Cardiologists, the Advanced Practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in our heart failure management program.

· This role is ideal for an individual who is comfortable working within a fast-paced clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary group of providers including advanced practice providers, physicians, dieticians, nurses, and medical and administrative assistants.

· The outpatient heart failure management program incorporates a Bridge Infusion Program, HF Clinic, PA Sensor program, and VAD Program to actively manage heart failure related volume overload and reduce hospital admissions.

· The provider should exhibit a passion for cardiology and be open to a rapidly growing practice where adaptability is paramount.

Schedule:

· Four 10-hour shifts per week

· Some weekend coverage required (rotating basis)

· No overnight responsibilities

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include: 

· Competitive Compensation

· Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans 

· Generous Paid-Time Off

· Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship 

· Access to Hartford HealthCare’s Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners

· Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

· Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut

· Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

· Minimum 1–2 years of experience in cardiology, critical care, or advanced HF preferred (new grads with strong clinical backgrounds may be considered).

· LVAD experience preferred but not required.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.