Pre-Admission Testing Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

About This Role

This role involves providing pre-admission testing for surgical patients, coordinating their pre-op care, and ensuring all required patient testing is completed prior to procedures. The Advanced Practice Provider will also consult with collaborating providers and specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-admission testing for surgical patients
• Coordinate pre-op care including history and physicians (H&P’s), and all required patient testing prior to procedures
• Consult with collaborating providers and specialists, when necessary, to achieve the best possible patient outcome
• Oversee patient care as well as administrative responsibilities including annual performance evaluations and standard operating procedures to support a LEAN organization
• Perform / complete accurate pre-operative physical exams in accordance with established licensure and certification

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master’s program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut
• Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or certification as Physician Assistant
• A minimum of 1 year practicing clinically in-person as an advanced practitioner

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• A minimum of 1 year practicing clinically in-person as an advanced practitioner is required

Certifications