Preoperative Assessment APP (Physician Assistant)

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

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