Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Anesthesia/Preoperative

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) match

457 retirement plans

CME allowance and 40 hours CME PTO

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, WA seeks its first Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner to lead comprehensive preoperative assessment and optimization at the PASS Clinic. You will liaison between patients, the Anesthesia team, surgeons, and PCPs to ensure medical readiness for surgery and reduce delays.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, clinic experience, and Epic/EMR proficiency, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a strong community impact.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited NP program.
• Active WA State licensure.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in WA.
• ACLS certification, required.
• Acute Care/Cardiology/Perioperative experience preferred.
• Clinic experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills.
• Proficiency in Epic/EMR systems and documentation standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive chart reviews and patient evaluations with histories and physicals, including airway assessments.
• Identify and mitigate perioperative risks using evidence-based protocols.
• Approve and review diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, ECGs) as indicated.
• Complete medication reconciliations.
• Coordinate referrals and consultations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Anesthesia team and Surgeons to ensure patient readiness, especially high-risk cases.
• Provide patient education and address questions or concerns.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and staff at the PAC clinic.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

ACLS Certification

Epic/EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary communication

Independent and collaborative work

WA State licensure/prescriptive

Education

NP program degree

DEA registration and WA prescriptive authority

Tools

Epic

Job description

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks our first-ever Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive preoperative assessment and optimization at our new PASS (Preoperative Assessment Clinic) Clinic. Our Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner will serve as the clinical liaison between patients, our Anesthesia team, surgeons, and primary care providers to ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery, thereby reducing surgical delays and improving patient outcomes. PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen outpatient clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.

Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive chart reviews and patient evaluations - histories and physical exams, to include airway assessments - to ensure patients' readiness for surgery.
• Identify and mitigate perioperative risks informed by evidence-based protocols.
• Approve and review diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, and EKGs), as indicated.
• Complete medication reconciliations.
• Coordinate specialist referrals and additional consultations as appropriate.
• Collaborate directly with the PMH Anesthesia team and Surgeons to ensure patient readiness, particularly patients with higher-risk conditions.
• Provide patient education, addressing questions and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and ancillary staff at the PAC clinic.
• Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner Practice Highlights:

• M-F Schedule, 8am- 5pm
• No call. No weekends. No holidays.
• EMR: Epic
• Latest technology; experienced, dedicated support staff
• Locally governed with strong community presence; financially strong

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active WA State licensure
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State
• ACLS certification, required
• Acute Care/Cardiology/Perioperative experience, preferred
• Clinic experience, strongly preferred
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
• Proficiency in Epic/EMR systems and documentation standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation Highlights:

• Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
• Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range of $135,000 - $165,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered at 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.
• 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
• Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
• Generous PTO allowance.

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Service lines include: 24/7 Emergency Department, Cardiology, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Primary Care, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve. From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That's why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture. We have extremely low employee turnover and the results are clear: both our patient satisfaction and staff engagement scores are above the 90th percentile. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker's Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.

Community Description

• Friendly and Welcoming community
• Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
• The Birthplace of Washington Wine
• No State income tax
• 30 Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
• Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
• 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon

Learn more about PMH and Prosser, WA here

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Kelliann Ergeson at [e-mail]