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Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Physician Assistant – Cardiology

Midstate Hospital is a community Hospital providing the highest quality of cardiac care to community.    The Heat & Vascular Institute strives to provide its employees a balance of career and lifestyle.  We offer a stimulating work environment that inspires Excellence, Safety, Caring, and Integrity. Join us in our vision to be nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.

Advance Practitioner Position, Duties, and Responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for duties within their area of competence in the direct care of inpatients. Midlevel practitioners admit and round on inpatients under the supervision of a physician.

• Evaluate the status of any assigned inpatient or outpatient by complete history and physical exam.
• Order appropriate lab tests, imaging studies, radiographic and other cardiac imaging studies, interpret lab, electrocardiographic and imaging studies.
• Initiate and write appropriate orders for the care of assigned medical patients including nursing care, nutrition, IV therapy, medications and dressing changes.
• Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care.
• Complete record keeping, observe strict confidentiality, and attend continuing medical conferences and patient review sessions.
• Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care.

Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants Enjoy:

Exceptional benefits from a system known for exceptional care.

Hartford HealthCare doesn’t just take great care of its patients. It takes great care of its employees too. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical and dental plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ample opportunities for advancement

Education Requirements
Masters in Nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current CT APRN license
Nurse Practitioner ceritfied in Adult Acute Care
Minimum Requirements
Current CT Controlled Substance Registry
Minimum of two years of experience as an RN, Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Preferred Qualifications
Critical-thinking skills, problem solving skills and communication skills
Responsiveness to patient and clinical needs – Customer service focused

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Flexibility in scheduling-ability to work all shifts
• Ability to work on teams and to provide leadership to groups
• Responsiveness to patient and clinical needs
• Personal responsibility and motivation for seeking opportunities for professional development

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