Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant -Transplant Clinic / Post Transplant Clinic Hartford

Position 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.