Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Admission Testing

Shriners Children's; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to join the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) team in Philadelphia. The NP will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments for complex pediatric orthopedic patients and support peri-operative planning under physician and anesthesia supervision.

Ideal candidates have pediatric clinical experience, preferably in NICU/PICU, and hold national NP certification with PA licensure.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher required and board certification as a PNP or FNP.
• Active PA RN license and PA APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Active DEA license and BLS/PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative history and physicals for pediatric patients.
• Coordinate patient preparation for surgery and risk planning.
• Order labs, tests, meds, and blood products per protocol.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and care teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Pediatric care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

PNP or FNP board certification

Tools

BLS

PALS

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Job Overview Shriners Children’s is seeking a per diem (PRN) Nurse Practitioner to join the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) team at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. This provider will support the surgical and anesthesia teams by delivering safe, high-quality care to a diverse population of complex pediatric orthopedic patients during the pre-admission phase of the peri-operative experience. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive pre-operative history and physical examinations, coordinate patient preparation for surgery, and support peri-operative risk assessment and planning under physician and anesthesia supervision.

Responsibilities include ordering pre-operative labs, diagnostic tests, medications, and blood products in accordance with established pre-op protocols, as well as collaborating closely with anesthesia, surgical, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure patients are optimally prepared for surgery. The ideal candidate will have extensive pediatric clinical experience, preferably in critical care settings such as the NICU or PICU, and will thrive in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on high-acuity pediatric care.

Shift availability is variable, with 8-hour shifts typically scheduled from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective care to patients in the pre-admission phase of the peri-operative experience
• Coordinate and control activities as it relates to the patient preparation for procedures
• Monitor the delivery of care and coordination of activities as the patient moves through the pre-admission processes
• Attend orthopedic, specialty outpatient clinics as assigned (coordinates surgeries, diagnostic studies, and follow-up with patients and families)
• Obtain and document appropriate health histories and physical exams on patients
• Order appropriate treatment and/or diagnostic studies
• Make appropriate referrals as needed

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or higher required
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA (or equivalent)
• board certification as a PNP or FNP required
• Active PA RN license required
• Valid PA APRN license with prescriptive authority required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Compassionate and mission-driven with strong critical thinking and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatrics and/or pediatric critical care (PICU/NICU) highly preferred.

New graduates will also be considered

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities.

We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!