Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pre-Op Optimization Clinic - Oconomowoc - 1.0 FTE
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Pre-Operative Optimization provides comprehensive pre-surgical assessments and medical optimization for patients undergoing elective procedures across the health system. The APP serves as a critical member of the perioperative care team, ensuring patients are medically prepared for surgery through evidence-based risk assessment, chronic disease optimization, diagnostic evaluation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, specialists, and hospital-based teams, the APP evaluates surgical readiness, identifies and mitigates perioperative risks, and facilitates timely interventions. The role supports improved patient outcomes, fewer surgical cancellations and delays, reduced complications, and an enhanced patient experience. The position serves patients across most populations aged 18 and older.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
- Minimum of 5 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive pre-operative assessments for elective surgical patients across most populations aged 18 and older.
- Determine patient readiness for surgery and identify opportunities for medical optimization.
- Coordinate further pre-operative testing, consultations, or specialty collaboration as needed.
- Coordinate specialty consultations and interventions necessary to reduce perioperative risk as needed.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care clinicians to improve surgical outcomes.
- Provide patient education and support throughout the pre-operative process.
- Drive standardization of perioperative practices and support organizational goals related to surgical quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
- Contribute to reducing avoidable surgical cancellations, delays, readmissions, and complications through proactive patient optimization.
Benefits
- Highly competitive wages.
- Outstanding benefits package.
- Resources to help you further your education.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
