Nurse Practitioner – Pre-Anesthesia Testing/Perioperative Medicine PRN
About The Position
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a PRN Pre-Anesthesia Testing/Perioperative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to support growing service demands in Lafayette, Indiana. The position is based at Franciscan Health Lafayette East and joins an experienced provider group that delivers patient-centered care through teamwork. The provider works under the supervision of the physician on duty and collaborates with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nursing staff, primary surgeons, and other physicians to provide pre-operative care. The role involves evaluating patients in the Pre-Anesthesia Testing clinic, supporting clinical decision-making, and communicating abnormalities or recommendations for additional testing to surgeons or primary care physicians. Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups throughout Indiana. It has 12 hospitals, more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, and more than 260 locations. Franciscan describes its mission as caring and emphasizes respect for life, fidelity to its mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship. The position is located in Lafayette, a community with Purdue University, downtown attractions, parks, and other local amenities.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or nationally recognized certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff and deliver high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Interview pre-operative patients and support the decision-making process in the PAT clinic, collaborating with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nursing staff, and primary surgeons.
- Communicate abnormalities or recommendations for additional testing to the surgeon or primary care physician when medically necessary before or after treatment.
- Assess, plan, and evaluate medical care in collaboration with an anesthesiologist.
- Perform physical examinations and obtain health histories.
- Order and review laboratory work, chest x-rays, and ECGs, and institute treatment for abnormalities in collaboration with the responsible physician.
- Prescribe medications during the pre-operative phase in collaboration with the responsible physician.
- Act as a liaison between the primary physician, surgeon, and anesthesiologist.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Benefits package that could include health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance.
- Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a).
- Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability.
