Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Perioperative Risk Assessment

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)Join our growing perioperative team as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and play a key role in expanding our preoperative care model. This position will partner closely with a newly developed RN perioperative risk assessment team to support safe, efficient, and coordinated care for pediatric patients preparing for procedures and anesthesia.Position Details:Four 10 Hour Shifts (Days)Rotating work hours between 5:30am-3:30pm and 7am-5pmNo Nights, No Weekends, No CallKey Responsibilities:Provide advanced clinical assessment of pediatric patients undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia, with a focus on identifying and addressing perioperative risk factors.Serve as a clinical resource for the RN Perioperative Risk Assessment Team, providing consultation and guidance for patients identified through the screening process as requiring additional evaluation.Evaluate patients with complex medical histories, comorbidities, abnormal screening findings, or other factors that may affect their readiness for anesthesia.Determine when additional testing, medical records, specialty consultation, or clinical optimization is needed prior to anesthesia.Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgical and procedural teams, RNs, and other interdisciplinary partners to develop an appropriate perioperative plan of care.Support timely escalation and resolution of clinical concerns identified during the RN preoperative screening process.Communicate with patients and families regarding preoperative assessment findings, additional evaluation needs, and preparation for anesthesia and procedures.Coordinate care for medically complex patients undergoing multiple procedures, diagnostic studies, or interventions requiring anesthesia.Promote continuity of care by facilitating communication among primary care providers, specialists, procedural teams, anesthesia providers, and families.Identify opportunities to reduce preventable day-of-procedure delays and cancellations through earlier recognition and management of perioperative concerns.Partner with nursing and physician leadership to develop, refine, and standardize workflows for the expanding perioperative risk assessment program.Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, care coordination, efficiency, and the preoperative patient and family experience.Provide education and clinical support to members of the perioperative risk assessment team as the program grows.Requirements:Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA)Prior Experience Preferred (Perioperative Services RN or APP)Our Nursing Philosophy:We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.Achieve the Remarkable:Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.Core Accountabilities:Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee, LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee, LIC-Registered Nurse - TennesseeWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:Less than 1 yearEducation:Master'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.