Advanced Provider Pre-Surgical Testing Center (Per Diem)

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

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About The Position

The Pre-surgical Testing Center APRN/PA functions as a practitioner, educator, consultant, and patient advocate, in partnership with the anesthesia department and Testing Center RNs. The PSTC APRN/PA provides anesthesia and surgical preoperative assessment and instruction to all adult and pediatric patients undergoing a surgical procedure.

Requirements

• Five to six years of formal training or education (Family Medicine or Adult Medicine) beyond the high school level (e.g., Masters Degree or five-year program).
• Licensure required: New Hampshire Advanced Provider License (APRN or PA) and DEA license.
• Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Certification related to Perioperative Nursing desired (CAPA/CPAN/CNOR).
• Experience in acute care or perianesthesia clinical nursing desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient health history, anesthesia assessment, and/or physical examination.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Evaluates acute and chronic medical problems as they relate to the patient's perioperative course within the scope of practice.
• Orders and manages medications within the practice standards in preparation for or during the preoperative phase of patient care.
• Provides pre-anesthesia screenings and patient education according to departmental guidelines.
• Documents care provided in the medical record according to practice/department standards.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees