Raleigh,NC - USA

Position Requirements

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner career opportunity practicing in an innovative community hospital setting in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  

Description

Rex is a private, not-for-profit hospital affiliated with the UNC Health Care System. The hospital consists of 660 beds including a heart center, family birth center, cancer center, convalescent care center, adult care center, and wellness center.  The main campus has approximately 40 anesthetizing sites including 24 main operating rooms, 6 procedure rooms, 3 OB suites, 6 procedure rooms and a variety of out of department locations (EP, TAVRs, Hybrid MRI).

The APRN in the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Clinic plays a critical role in the preoperative care of patients scheduled for cardiovascular and other surgical procedures. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, and the perioperative care team, the APRN is responsible for evaluating and optimizing patients' health status prior to surgery. This includes conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, identifying perioperative risks, and coordinating necessary medical clearances to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.

Awards

• Proud to be Joint Commission accredited healthcare provider
• Received Joint Commission COPD certification
• Received 'A's from the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Scores
• Chest Pain Center accredited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Case Assignments

Cardiac, pediatrics, OBGYN, general, plastics, urology, and vascular

Shifts

Monday through Friday. No nights or weekends!

Team

Leadership

Keith Tomlin – Chief CRNA

Team Highlights

Rex Hospital is a 609-bed metropolitan hospital and serves the flourishing and lively Raleigh, NC community. The Anesthesia Department is composed of approximately 30 anesthesiologists, 80+ CRNAs and has an affiliation with the UNC Greensboro School of Nurse Anesthesia. We practice in a care team model in a collegial atmosphere that allows us to effectively care for our patients in 25 subspecialties, including General, Ortho, Neuro, EP, Vascular, Thoracic, Cardiac, Bariatrics, Endoscopy, OB, Ophthalmology, and limited pediatrics.

Raleigh Highlights

Located in the center of the state, Raleigh in close proximity to Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC and is considered part of the "Triangle." Just ten minutes away from a world-class international airport with direct flights to London and Paris, the area offers great shopping, dining, entertainment, breweries, food halls, etc. It's also only a two-hour drive to the beach and a three-hour drive to the mountains. With a great school system and close proximity to highly rated universities such as NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke University, the area is the ideal place to raise a family.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough preoperative evaluations for patients scheduled for cardiovascular and general surgeries.
• Obtain detailed medical histories, perform focused physical exams, and assess current medications and allergies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory results, EKGs, imaging, and specialty testing (e.g., stress tests, echocardiograms) as clinically indicated.
• Identify and manage comorbidities and medical conditions that may impact anesthesia or surgical outcomes.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, surgery, cardiology, and primary care providers to obtain medical clearance or further workup as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized preoperative care plans and provide patient education related to procedure preparation, medication management, and perioperative instructions.
• Document all assessments, plans, and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital policies.
• Support optimization of perioperative workflows, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with institutional protocols and national guidelines.
• Serve as a resource and clinical expert for nursing and ancillary staff in the PAT clinic.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
• Current APRN licensure in North Carolina with certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGACNP, ANP)
• National certification through AANP, ANCC, or equivalent body
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of advanced practice experience, preferably in cardiology, internal medicine, perioperative, or pre-op setting

Lifestyle

Raleigh, NC:

Raleigh is the largest city in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metro region known as the Research Triangle. Rich in history, Raleigh was established as the capital city of North Carolina in 1792. The city is named for Sir Walter Raleigh; back in the 1580s, he sought to create an English colony in what is now North Carolina. Raleigh is known as an historical-meets-contemporary type of city with a charming, small-town vibe.3-4 sentences about city.

• Area Attractions:
  • PNC Arena featuring National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes games
  • Seven nature preserves
  • Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
  • North Carolina Museum of Art
• Schools and Colleges:
  • Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University
  • Wake County Public School System, Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School, The Raleigh School, Atlas International School, Trinity Academy, Saint Mary’s School, Wake Christian Academy

Total Rewards

• New Base Salary: $120,000
• Sign-on Incentives (Bonus, Training Assistance, or Loan Repayment): $30K
• Generous paid time off
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.