Perioperative Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Perioperative Advanced Practice Providers (APP) are members of the perioperative health care team responsible for the preoperative optimization and management of surgical patients in collaboration with nursing, anesthesia, and surgical teams within a pediatric care environment. APPs in this clinical role are responsible for completing the history and physical examination on surgical candidates, coordinating with the Surgical and Anesthesia teams to meet the pre-surgical needs of patients, including consulting with specialists, ordering and monitoring laboratory studies, and rescheduling patients when appropriate to ensure safe and timely surgical care.

APPs in this role manage chronic and acute illness and disease, lead pediatric clinical practice, arrange clinical consultations, promote education, engage in scholarly work and service activities, maintain fiscal responsibility, and commit to professional growth and development within a child-focused healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, including history and physical examinations, develop and implement care plans, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure patients are optimized for surgery.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, family-centered care and advocate for the patient and family throughout the care experience.
• Use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and clinical decision support tools to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care within a pediatric care environment.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure safe, integrated perioperative care.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding, self-management, and readiness for surgery and recovery.
• Make referrals and consult with specialists or services to support safe surgical planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives to enhance perioperative outcomes and practice standards in a pediatric clinical setting.
• Maintain clinical competence through ongoing learning and participation in educational and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positive team engagement in all interactions.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing and clinical staff, including precepting as appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental or organizational committees, projects, or activities that advance perioperative practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program: (PNP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). (PNP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Three (3) years combined experience as RN, PNP, or FNP.
• Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care or Primary Care) or Family Nurse Practitioner
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association, with at least six (6) months remaining before expiration from time of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of Colorado (or able to obtain prior to start)
• Prescriptive Authority/DEA within 6-months of hire

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance
• Company provided life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 403b employer match (retirement savings)
• Robust wellness program
• Access to professional development tools, including an education benefit
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance
• Annual base pay increases based on performance

Pay

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $125,036.77 to $187,555.16

Schedule

36 hours per week, eligible for benefits. Days, Monday–Friday.