Advanced Practice Provider – Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Cincinnati Children's

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates pediatric patients scheduled for procedures requiring anesthesia, helping identify potential risks, optimize health, and prepare children for safe anesthesia and surgery. The role involves collaborating with anesthesia providers and a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with medical and surgical specialists, and providing family-centered education and follow-up.

The position also participates in the Periop SHOPPE, a multidisciplinary program that identifies and optimizes patients' medical, behavioral, and social needs before surgery. SHOPPE duties typically account for approximately 0.2–0.3 FTE. Full orientation and training for this subspecialty are expected approximately 9–12 months after general orientation. The role is based across Cincinnati Children's Burnet, Liberty, Eden, and Eastgate campuses, with full-time 40-hour weeks consisting of 8-hour shifts with varying start times between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

The APP provides patient care within the scope of the subspecialty role and applicable clinical privileges, which will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising physician. The role includes assessing and diagnosing conditions, developing and monitoring individualized plans of care, ordering and monitoring appropriate interventions, documenting and evaluating outcomes, and maintaining professional competency. The APP also contributes to quality improvement, professional development, patient advocacy, and the advancement of pediatric care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Ohio licensure and applicable national certification as an NP or PA.
• Licensure and certification must meet Cincinnati Children's Delineation of Privileges requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to family-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, flexibility, and commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in anesthesia, perioperative services, critical care, or complex pediatric care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and evaluation of relevant diagnostic information.
• Identify anesthesia risks and medical concerns that may affect surgical readiness.
• Educate patients and families about anesthesia evaluations, procedures, risks, and expectations; provide follow-up support and address questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and other healthcare providers to develop individualized plans of care.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic tests within established clinical privileges; order and monitor therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with medical and surgical specialists to optimize patients with complex medical conditions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning through the Periop SHOPPE program.
• Assess and diagnose acute and chronic illnesses, formulate and monitor treatment plans, and provide clinical consultation and interdisciplinary referrals as appropriate.
• Document assessments, findings, plans of care, goals, and outcomes in the electronic health record; evaluate results and revise care plans as needed.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state laws and rules and Cincinnati Children's policies.
• Maintain competency in subspecialty skills and procedures in accordance with focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation standards.
• Promote self-management, family-centered care, patient safety, and integrated delivery of pediatric care services.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, clinical education, and professional development activities.
• Serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor; advocate for pediatric patients and families and contribute to professional practice and policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development, continuing education, and career growth opportunities.
• Practice in state-of-the-art facilities with advanced clinical resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level