Nurse Practitioner- Surgical Pre-Testing

Rochester Regional Health; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Unity Township is seeking a medical professional to provide pre-operative evaluations for surgical patients. This full-time role requires strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to work under stress, and keen critical thinking abilities. Responsibilities include patient assessments, follow-up consultations, and ensuring proper documentation. With a pay range of $100,000 to $150,000, this position offers a vital role in patient care within the surgical department.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and interpret patient data for preparation for procedures.
• Provide follow-up phone calls and assess needs.
• Refer patients as necessary for further care.
• Write preoperative orders as per departmental guidelines.
• Notify surgeon of any issues that may delay procedures.

Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Compassionate and patient-focused

Critical thinking skills

Exceptional documentation skills

Experience in internal medicine

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Surgery

SCHEDULE

Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures
• Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate
• Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary
• Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office
• Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate
• Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines
• Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure
• Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards
• Training of other students as requested

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00