Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Pre-Anesthesia Testing

Springfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Pre-Anesthesia Testing Team. This is a full-time, day-shift position that facilitates comprehensive pre-operative evaluations and coordinates care under physician supervision.

You will collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, document in the EMR, teach wellness, and contribute to systemwide perioperative readiness in alignment with Memorial Health values.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA license in Illinois with CPR and ACLS where required.
• DEA license must be obtained if not held at hire, within 3 months.
• Experience as an advanced practice provider preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative evaluations in PAT Clinic.
• Manages protocol-driven care and coordinates surgical readiness.
• Documents care in the EMR and communicates with care teams.
• Collaborates with anesthesia and physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provides education on prevention, wellness, and follow-up.

Skills

Adaptability

Attendance & Punctuality

Communications

Cooperation

Job Knowledge

Judgment

Problem Solving

Quality

Productivity

Concentration

Supervision

Education

APRN license (Illinois)

PA license (Illinois)

DEA license

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type:

On-site

Job Description Summary:

Great opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pre-Anesthesia Testing Team at Springfield Memorial Hospital! This is a Full Time, Day Shift Specialty Care Advanced Practice Provider position. This role will facilitate the delivery and evaluation of evidence-based comprehensive care to patients. Collaboration and referral to other health care providers, patient advocacy, teaching, and family counseling are major components of the role. Under the direction physician or designee, provides coordination of their respective department or work area. Provides comprehensive health care to patients in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff including medical evaluation, counseling and referrals. Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative Services and in collaboration with Anesthesiology, provides advanced practice clinical services in support of systemwide perioperative readiness.

Responsibilities (Key Duties):

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative evaluations through the Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Clinic.
• Manages protocol-driven care, optimizes inpatients and outpatients for surgery, and coordinates care across surgical and specialty services to reduce delays, increase patient safety, and improve the day-of-procedure experience.
• Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.
• Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Ability to work under stress and unpredictable situations in handling injury situations.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Communicates with medical information to clients.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems.
• Develops educational programs with age‑specific teaching tools for practice patients.
• Works closely with the Physician with client issues.
• Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
• Review lab results and performs other medical monitoring, adhering to medical policies and procedures.
• Makes appropriate referrals to physicians.
• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and agencies.
• Collaborates and communicates with other nurses, physicians and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Performs medical case management, following established departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories.
• Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs.
• Initiates treatments via prescriptions, tests, exams, and procedures.
• Performs routine health maintenance activities for established patients.
• Evaluates and treats work related injuries.
• Documents all care and completes all other required paperwork.
• Writes progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
• Develops, writes and/or updates Nurse Practitioner practice protocol annually, with physicians review.
• Assists the physician in monitoring the quality of medical services provided within the department.
• Performs administrative duties such as writing admission orders, working with staff regarding patient problems scheduling, records and other related duties.
• Maintains and uses knowledge of current medical practice and skills.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• One of the following is required: Must possess and maintain licensing as an APRN as required by Illinois State Law; Must possess and maintain licensing as a PA as required by Illinois State law Appropriate certification as a APRN or PA, as determined by department.
• Maintain IL Controlled Substance license (Must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not held at time of hire).
• Maintain DEA license (Must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not held at time of hire) in positions where required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• ACLS where required.

Experience:

Minimum of 1-year post-graduate as a mid-level provider preferred.

General Skill Requirements:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co‑workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Environmental Factors:

This position is performed within an environment of regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, blood and body fluids. This position is performed within an environment of exposure to infection and contagious diseases.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to possess manual dexterity and mobility to meet demands of the job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and move through an office environment.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under pressure with multiple interruptions. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Pay Transparency:

$51.33 - $71.87. Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits:

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.