CVU APRN/NP and/or PA-UConn Health Waterbury
Nurse Practitioner
Nocturnist APRN/NP and/or PA - Cardiovascular Unit | Waterbury, CT
UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced APRN/NP or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiovascular Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative cardiac care team while providing high-quality care to complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients.
Sign-On Bonus Available!
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-On Bonus
- Collaborative team of experienced cardiology and cardiothoracic providers
- Opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity cardiovascular patients
- Supportive academic-affiliated environment
- Strong opportunity for professional growth
The Opportunity:
- Manage cardiac and cardiothoracic inpatients in collaboration with attending physicians
- Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, and complex cardiac conditions
- Provide pre- and post-operative management for open-heart surgery patients
- Manage patients with mechanical circulatory support devices, including IABP and Impella
- Perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and evaluate hemodynamics
- Participate in advanced procedures and support continuity of care and patient transitions
- Educate patients, families, and staff while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
Qualifications:
- Current Connecticut APRN/NP or PA license with DEA and controlled substance registration
- Minimum of 2 years of APP experience preferred
- Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic experience strongly preferred
- First-assist experience preferred
- Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Join UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital and become part of a team providing advanced cardiovascular care in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Sign-On Bonus + Competitive Compensation + Excellent Clinical Opportunity
Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.