Nurse Practitioner

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Pre-Anesthesia Services team. You will perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations, assess anesthesia risks, and help optimize patients before surgery in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons.

In this multidisciplinary perioperative setting, you’ll review medical histories, coordinate tests and clearances, educate patients and families, and communicate recommendations to the surgical team to

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligibility for Massachusetts APRN licensure.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and care-coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations and risk assessments.
• Identify anesthesia-related risks and optimize patients before procedures.
• Review medical histories, medications and prior anesthesia experiences.
• Order and interpret preoperative labs and diagnostics as indicated.
• Coordinate referrals or additional evaluations when needed.
• Educate patients and families about preoperative preparation and expectations.
• Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Contribute to patient safety, care coordination, and OR efficiency.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Patient education

Education

Master’s or doctoral NP degree

Tools

Massachusetts NP licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Pre-Anesthesia Services

Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a skilled and collaborative Nurse Practitioner to join the Pre-Anesthesia Services Department at Berkshire Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to play an essential role in preparing patients for safe and successful surgical and procedural care.

Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff and other members of the perioperative team, the Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations, identify potential anesthesia-related risks and help ensure patients are medically optimized before their procedures.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary perioperative team
• Provide comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments
• Review medical histories, medications, diagnostic testing and previous anesthesia experiences
• Order and interpret appropriate preoperative laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
• Identify medical concerns that may affect anesthesia or surgery
• Coordinate additional evaluations, testing or specialty clearances when indicated
• Educate patients and families about preoperative preparation and expectations
• Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to anesthesiologists, surgeons and procedural teams
• Help improve patient safety, care coordination and operating-room efficiency
• Practice in a supportive health system with access to a broad network of specialists and clinical resources

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current or eligibility for Massachusetts APRN licensure
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and care-coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in pre-admission testing, anesthesia, perioperative medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, critical care or a related specialty is preferred
• Candidates with relevant clinical experience and a strong interest in perioperative care are encouraged to apply

About Berkshire Medical Center

Berkshire Medical Center is a major teaching hospital and the flagship facility of Berkshire Health Systems. Located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BMC provides comprehensive medical and surgical services to patients throughout Berkshire County and the surrounding region.

Our providers benefit from a collegial environment, strong interdisciplinary collaboration and the resources of an integrated regional health system.

Life in the Berkshires

The Berkshires offer an exceptional quality of life surrounded by the natural beauty of Western Massachusetts. The region is known for its year-round outdoor recreation, renowned arts and cultural institutions, excellent restaurants and welcoming communities. Residents enjoy convenient access to Albany, Boston and New York City while maintaining the space, affordability and pace of life that make the Berkshires an outstanding place to live and work.

Join Berkshire Health Systems and help ensure that every surgical patient receives thoughtful, thorough and well-coordinated care before their procedure.