Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia NP/PA – Full-Time

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic. The role focuses on comprehensive pediatric pre-anesthesia evaluations, risk assessment, and optimization of health prior to procedures requiring anesthesia.

The APP collaborates with anesthesia providers and a multidisciplinary team, participates in Periop SHOPPE, and supports family-centered care across Cincinnati Children's Burnet,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Ohio licensure and applicable national certification as an NP or PA.
• Licensure and certification must meet Cincinnati Children's Delineation of Privileges requirements.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred; anesthesia/perioperative/critical care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and evaluation of diagnostic information.
• Identify potential anesthesia risks and medical concerns that may affect surgical readiness.
• Educate patients and families about anesthesia evaluations, procedures, risks, and expectations.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and other providers to develop individualized plans of care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic tests within established clinical privileges.
• Coordinate care with medical and surgical specialists for complex conditions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning through the Periop SHOPPE program.
• Document assessments, findings, and plans in the EHR.
• Provide follow-up support and address questions from patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical education activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or DNP

Graduate of accredited NP or PA program

Ohio licensure & national NP/PA certification

Privileges delineation requirements

Pediatric clinical experience

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic. The role focuses on comprehensive pediatric pre-anesthesia evaluations, risk assessment, and optimization of health prior to procedures requiring anesthesia.

The APP collaborates with anesthesia providers and a multidisciplinary team, participates in Periop SHOPPE, and supports family-centered care across Cincinnati Children's Burnet,