Physician Assistant - Pre-Surgical EMG

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Pre-Surgical Testing Nurse Practitioner for full-time, no call coverage. The role involves comprehensive review of medical and surgical histories, risk assessment for anesthesia, physical examination, interpretation of labs, ECGs, pulmonary function tests, and cardiac imaging to optimize surgical outcomes.

The APP will collaborate with anesthesia, PCPs, and specialists, coordinate pre-operative workups, provide patient education about anesthesia

Qualifications

• Review medical and surgical history to assess anesthesia risk.
• Perform pre-operative physical assessment and interpret labs.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgeons; arrange referrals as needed.
• Explain anesthesia and surgical plan to patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with anesthesia, PCPs, and specialists to optimize patient care.
• Lead pre-operative evaluation and coordinate required tests.
• Educate patients on anesthesia and surgical plans; ensure informed consent.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Pulmonary tests

Labs interpretation

Clinical assessment

Education

MSN/NP degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Pre-Surgical Testing Nurse Practitioner Needed for Elliot Hospital- Full Time, No Call

This position requires complete review of medical and surgical history, assessment for risk factors that could potentially lead to anesthesia complications, physical assessment, interpretation of laboratory values, cardiac testing, pulmonary testing and diagnostic imaging. If clinical evaluation reveals that the patient requires further medical optimization to ensure the best surgical outcome and avoid any potential anesthesia complications, then the provider will carry out those interventions and re-evaluate for their effectiveness. The APP is required to adhere to anesthesia pre-operative guidelines along with the additional pre-operative workup request by individual surgeons. This role requires supporting nursing staff who identify possible pre-surgical concerns and supporting staff from medical offices which involve chart reviews. When necessary, to clear patients for surgery, the APP will refer to and arrange specialty consultation and follow up on the resulting pre-operative recommendations. The APP will collaborate closely with anesthesia and as needed with PCPs and specialty providers including hematology, neurology, pulmonology, nephrology, rheumatology, and cardiology. The APP is responsible for communicating all pertinent patient findings to anesthesia and surgeons prior to surgery. Additionally, the APP will assess for patient's understanding of the anesthesia and surgical plan and provide education if indicated.

Knowledge/Skills The APP is required to interpret ECG tracing, pulmonary function tests, and lab values as well as comprehend cardiac stress test and echocardiograms results. The APP will have a thorough understanding of various types of anesthesia and a basic understanding of all the procedures for which the patients evaluated are to undergo. Strong physical and psychosocial assessments.

Nestled along the Merrimack River, Manchester is the largest entertainment, sports, arts and cultural destination in New Hampshire. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is a thriving metropolitan community, located within an hour’s drive of Boston, the seacoast, lakes region, and White Mountains of New Hampshire. Enjoy Four Season living, excellent school systems, and no state income or sales tax! Explore the rich heritage, breathtaking beauty, and see why Money magazine annually ranks the area as one of the nation’s "Best Places to Live".

Elliot Health System, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity, is the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire. The cornerstone of EHS is Elliot Hospital, a 296- bed acute care, ACS Level II Trauma Center. We are the only hospital in New England verified as a Comprehensive Hospital by the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Program, and just the second in the country, to earn this highest-level designation for surgical quality and safety. This recognition highlights our long-standing commitment to surgical excellence and collaborative work of providers and staff across departments. The mainstay of our organization is the Elliot Physician Network, which employs a collaborative and engaged team of primary care physicians and specialists. Our state of the art outpatient practices, located throughout the Southern New Hampshire area, bring the most comprehensive care to patients and families where they work and live. With a fully integrated Epic EMR, our clinicians enjoy the ability to provide continuity of care for our patients at every EHS location.

Work Shift: 8-430pm

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.