Vascular Surgery - HOCC Inpatient Services - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Location Detail : 201 N Mountain Road Plainville (10322)

Shift Detail : Tue, Thurs

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Vascular Surgery Services :

Medical Group Vascular Surgery Services is a rapidly growing department. This team has an established record of excellence and provides on-the-job training both in and outside of the operating room.  The Vascular Program at Hospital of Central Connecticut is equipped to handle highly complex vascular cases daily.

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Role Scope

The Medical Group in partnership with Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a very enthusiastic team in the Vascular Surgery Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for various functions including first assistance in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures and consultations.  They will work in collaboration with several surgeons and be expected to perform the following functions :

Perform Daily patient rounds and implement therapeutic intervention

• Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral or evaluation
• Perform H&P and discharge summary for patients
• Ordering diagnostic studies as part of clinical treatment plan
• First assist surgeon in the OR
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures
• Display professional competency in the OR
• Identify and provide teaching for patients, families, and other health care providers

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 :

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience :

3+ years working as a First Assistant in the operating room is preferred. This should not dissuade new graduates to apply as we understand work ethic supersedes experience in certain situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information.  Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the surgical procedures performed in the various surgical specialties and the supplies and equipment used in those specialties. Knowledgeable in practices involved in patient care as it relates to different disciplines and disease states. Knowledge of medications and their reactions and interactions; Counseling skills; well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING :

Good problem solving and / or decision-making skills.  Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and / or emergency situations. Ability to always maintain confidentiality.

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