Nurse Practitioner
Core
Provides anesthesia care and preoperative assessments for surgical and procedural patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner (Anesthesia)
Builds
Safe perioperative patient care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preoperative assessment, patient education, care coordination, documentation, clinical judgment, decision-making, knowledge of anesthesia principles and medications, proficiency with anesthesia technology and monitoring devices
Preferred skills
Experience in critical care or acute care settings, knowledge of perioperative medicine, internal medicine, or surgical patient optimization
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive pre-admission and preoperative assessments for surgical and procedural patients; Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to resolve clinical issues; Provide patient and family education regarding preoperative instructions and expectations; Complete accurate documentation in the electronic medical record; Escalate complex or high-risk cases to appropriate leadership
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC