Cardiothoracic APRN / PA Role Scope

• Provide care for Cardiothoracic patients in the pre and post op phases, including ICU and step-down unit management
• Cases include aortic valve repair, mitral valve repair, mitral clip, root, and interventional
  Responsible for procedures such as chest tube insertion, IABP removal, insertion of arterial lines and central lines
• First assist in the OR for physician assistants
  Schedule: Full Time (40 hours) – Rotating Schedule (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays), In house call

Cardiothoracic Surgery APRN / PA Enjoy:

• A community hospital setting with the support and resources of the Hartford HealthCare system
  Comprehensive training through the Heart and Vascular Institute
• A supportive, family like, team environment providing collaborative mentorship
  Competitive Compensation
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
  Quarterly medical staff meetings with other specialties allowing you to continually network with other providers

Cardiothoracic Surgery APRN / PA – Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s program preferred
  National certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
  Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut
• Acute Care Board certification required for Nurse Practitioners
• 2+ years’ experience in cardiovascular surgery preferred but not required
• First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred
• EVH experience preferred
• NCCPA certification required
• ACLS/BLS certification required