Pre Admission Testing Ctr - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Advanced PractitionersWork where every moment matters. Every day, nearly 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pre-Admission Testing team serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. In this role, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for preparing patients for surgery through comprehensive preoperative evaluations, risk assessments, and coordination of required testing. The APP works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, and specialists to help ensure patients are optimized for surgery and achieve the best possible outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations, including histories and physical examinations (H&Ps).Coordinate all required testing and medical clearances prior to surgical procedures.Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, EKGs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.Collaborate with physicians and specialists to manage and optimize patients before surgery.Provide patient education regarding preoperative preparation and expectations.Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes, improving surgical readiness, and reducing avoidable delays and readmissions.Support system-wide efforts to standardize and improve pre-admission testing processes across Hartford HealthCare.Why Join Hartford HealthCare?No call responsibilitiesNo weekendsNo holidaysDiverse patient populationCollaborative and supportive team environmentCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities to participate in LEAN process improvement initiativesFocus on quality outcomes and exceptional patient careSchedule: Full-Time 40 Hours per Week Monday through Friday