24159626
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Full TimePosition Details
Hartford Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for highly regarded, collegial, and collaborative Transplant Clinic practice. The APP would see patients in outpatient setting.
Role: Open to Nurse Practitioners (FNP, ANP, AGNP) and Physician Assistant/Physician Associates (PA-C)
Location: Outpatient Offices are located in Hartford
Setting: Outpatient responsibilities in clinic
Schedule: 40 hours per week; Occasional weekends and holidays are required
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Role Scope:
· The Outpatient Post-Transplant Midlevel Practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care for patients who have undergone kidney or other solid organ transplants.
· They will work in an outpatient setting and focus on managing post-transplant care, including monitoring patient progress, managing immunosuppressive therapy, and coordinating follow-up care.
· Conduct outpatient clinic visits for post-transplant patients, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests.
· Address acute and chronic post-transplant issues, including infection prevention, rejection monitoring, and medication side effects.
· Collaborate with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
· Coordinate follow-up care, including scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and communicating with other specialists.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and communication with other healthcare providers.
· Ensure all documentation meets regulatory requirements and institutional policies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to developing best practices for post-transplant care. Stay current with advancements in transplant medicine through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
· Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
· Training: APRN (Family, Pediatric, Adult/Geri Nurse Practitioner) or PA
· Experience: At least two years of post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioners (APRN) or Physician Assistants (PA) a plus – not a must.
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