Autonomous Anesthesia ARNP: Preop/Postop Care Leader

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Anesthesia to perform pre-operative and postoperative assessments for surgical patients in the OR and to assist in resident and student education.

The ARNP will participate in research related to pre-op/pre-anesthesia assessments and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with current ARNP certification.
• Active ARNP and RN licenses in Iowa.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Experience in clinical practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records including anesthetic history and workups.
• Evaluate patients according to standard anesthetic evaluation.
• Provide postoperative management in PACU under protocols and physician collaboration.
• Assist with multimodal pain management and regional anesthesia follow‑up.
• Participate in perioperative care pathways, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Master's/Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Anesthesia to perform pre-operative and postoperative assessments for surgical patients in the OR and to assist in resident and student education.

The ARNP will participate in research related to pre-op/pre-anesthesia assessments and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.