APP II (NP/PA) - Pre-Anesthesia Clinic - .8 FTE, Days
About The Position
Stanford Health Care is seeking Pre-Anesthesia Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join their collaborative APP department. The role involves evaluating patients for medical readiness, performing comprehensive risk assessments, and collaborating with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient perioperative care. This APP-run model promotes professional growth, shared governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering providers to contribute to patient safety, perioperative optimization, and improved surgical outcomes. The ideal candidates are motivated team players who value clinical autonomy and are dedicated to excellence in perioperative care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized academic setting focused on innovation, quality, and advancing patient care.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
- NP - Nurse Practitioner
- NPF - NP Furnishing Number
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Nice To Haves
- NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures.
- Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures.
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
- After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
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Career Level
Mid Level
