Pediatriac Nurse Practitioner, Pre-Surgical

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Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics, and seven rehabilitation sites.

As the Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders.

The Pre‑Surgical Assessment Center is a team that works prior to hospital arrival with all patients and families to ensure a consistent, comprehensive preparation for surgery. We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner to join our pre‑surgical team. The team is led by APPs who care for surgical patients during their preoperative preparation and coordination for their upcoming surgery. The team covers numerous surgical specialties and partners closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the pre‑surgical team to provide high‑quality, high‑value, specialty‑based care.

• Location:
  
  Surgery centers in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Minnetonka.
• FTE: .8
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday
• Role:
  Pre‑surgical nurse practitioner – care of patients before surgical procedures, including comprehensive assessments, physicals, pre‑operative testing, education, coordination, optimization of patient readiness, management of pre‑medication, and ensuring smooth transition of care on the day of surgery.

• Comprehensive assessments: conduct thorough patient assessments and review/completion of medical histories.
• Pre‑operative testing and care coordination: ensure all necessary tests and evaluations are completed before surgery.
• Patient education: inform patients on how to prepare for day of surgery.
• Collaboration:
  
  work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff to optimize patient readiness.
• Risk management:
  
  identify and address potential risks or concerns before surgery.

• Current MN RN/APRN license.
• Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program (Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred).
• Nationally board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. The salary is determined by market indicators, candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, experience, internal equity, and organizational needs.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

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