Nurse Practitioner-Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Department is responsible for conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments and evaluations of surgical patients to ensure their medical optimization prior to anesthesia and surgery. Working collaboratively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other members of the perioperative team, the NP identifies perioperative risks, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and develops individualized care plans to enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

1. Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

2. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of North Carolina.

a. Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in a surgery-related area

3. National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., AANP, ANCC).

4. DEA registration and prescriptive authority as per state regulations.

5. BLS and ACLS certifications (required).

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1. Knowledge of current perioperative guidelines and best practice for pre-anesthesia care.

2. Ability to perform and or lead program development and implementation.

3. Strong customer excellence skills.

4. Clinical decision-making and critical thinking.

5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

7. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

8. Patient-centered and safety-focused care approach