Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT) Clinic plays a critical role in optimizing patients for surgical and procedural interventions. This provider conducts comprehensive preoperative evaluations, coordinates diagnostic testing, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery. The APP serves as a clinical liaison between patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care providers to enhance perioperative safety, reduce surgical delays, and improve patient outcomes.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program. Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy. Required

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years APP clinical experience in perioperative/surgical, internal medicine, anesthesia, or primary care. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Proficiency in EMR systems and documentation standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies

Licenses and Certifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Current licensure from Kansas Board of Nursing (APRN) or Kansas Board of Healing Arts (PA) Required or
• Nurse Practitioner - KSBN Current licensure from Kansas Board of Nursing (APRN) or Kansas Board of Healing Arts (PA) Required

What you will do

• Perform detailed preoperative assessments including history and physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, EKGs, imaging) as appropriate.
• Identify and mitigate perioperative risks through evidence-based protocols.
• Coordinate referrals and consultations with specialists when indicated.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Educate patients and families on surgical preparation, expectations, and discharge planning.
• Document findings and care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and workflow optimization projects.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized PAT protocols.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and ancillary staff within the PAT clinic.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility


• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs
• Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Repetitive Motions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.