APP (NP/PA) Preoperative, Postoperative, and Acute Pain Service (APS) Care; Burlington

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a key provider working across the perioperative continuum. You will deliver comprehensive care before and after anesthesia and actively support the Acute Pain Service (APS), ensuring safe, effective patient care in collaboration with Anesthesiologists and Surgeons.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree (NP or PA).
• Licensure: Current NP or PA license in state of practice.
• Certifications: National certification and DEA registration (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Experience (Preferred): Minimum of 2 years in perioperative, anesthesia, or acute pain management.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Care: -Conduct comprehensive evaluations (interview, exam, chart review). -Focus on cardiopulmonary optimization and anesthesia risk stratification. -Arrange necessary consults/testing to optimize surgical readiness. -Educate patients and obtain informed consent.
• Acute Pain Service (APS): -Assist with placement and management of peripheral nerve blocks and epidural catheters. -Provide patient education on regional anesthesia care (including discharge with catheters). -Serve as a clinical resource for staff on APS protocols.
• Postoperative / PACU Care: -Perform thorough post-op assessments. -Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests. -Initiate and adjust orders (pain, antiemetics, fluids). -Rapidly respond to anesthesia/pain emergencies. -Determine readiness for transfer/discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees