Presurgical Evaluation Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Presurgical Evaluation team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations for patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care at a large academic medical center.
• Ensure patients are medically optimized for surgery through risk assessment, diagnostic review, and coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform detailed preoperative history and physical examinations for surgical candidates.
• Assess medical comorbidities and perioperative risk to determine readiness for anesthesia and surgery.
• Formulate patient-centered care plans to optimize patients prior to procedures.
• Order, review, and interpret preoperative diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging as appropriate.
• Utilize Epic electronic health record for documentation, order entry, and care coordination.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists to determine perioperative risk and anesthesia considerations.
• Communicate with surgeons and procedural teams regarding patient readiness and required optimization.
• Provide medication management and perioperative medication instructions.
• Identify patients requiring specialty evaluation or further medical optimization prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families regarding preparation, medication adjustments, and expectations for the perioperative period.
• Coordinate with surgeons, proceduralists, ancillary medical staff, and scheduling teams to ensure timely completion of preoperative requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving surgical readiness, reducing day-of-surgery delays and cancellations, and enhancing patient experience.
• Maintain compliance with institutional protocols, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex medical conditions in the perioperative setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Epic EHR and clinical documentation.
• Patient-centered approach with strong education and counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a high-volume clinical environment.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced presurgical evaluation clinic within a large medical center.
• Regular collaboration with anesthesiology, surgery, nursing, and administrative teams.
• Focus on patient safety, surgical readiness, and streamlined perioperative care.
• This is a 30-hour position, 7a-5p Monday-Friday

Position Qualifications:

• Master or Doctoral degree from NP/PA accredited program; board certification is required
• Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required
• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required
• 3-5 years of experience preferred