PNP APASS (Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service)

In APASS at Main Campus McWane Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Day shift Monday-Friday, shifts vary 5:30am-4:30pm.

Summary:

• The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced education, training, and experience related to a specified patient population.
  
  

Other Information:

Performs all other duties as assigned by the APASS Director.

Education:

• PNP– MSN with subspecialty in Pediatric Nursing and completion of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
• FNP- MSN with subspecialty in Family Nursing and completion of Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
• Must meet the qualifications for approval to practice as a nurse practitioner according to Section 610-X-9.09 of the “Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code.”
  
  

Experience:

• Prefer at least 6 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years in the subspecialty area.
• Previous demonstration of expert clinical, management, teaching, research, and consultation skills.
  
  

Licensures, Certifications, And/or Registries:

• Must be certified to practice as a nurse practitioner by the Alabama Board of Nursing as stated in section 610610-X- 9.10 of the “Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code.”
• Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama.
• FNP – National FNP certification
• PNP – National PNP certification
• Current BLS certification
  
  

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PNCB or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care PNCB
• Family Nurse Practitioner AANP
• Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC
  
  

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Masters of Science Nursing in Nursing
  
  

Nonessential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 6 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Acute
  
  

Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service (APASS) The Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service (APASS) is a hospital-based clinic at Children’s of Alabama dedicated to ensuring the safety and preparedness of pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Our primary focus is on providing thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and consultations to identify and mitigate potential surgery and anesthesia-related complications. Key Services: Pre-Anesthesia Evaluations & Consultations: We conduct comprehensive assessments to decrease the likelihood of procedural delays and cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Parental Education & Support: APASS offers detailed education on surgical and anesthesia processes to alleviate parental fears and anxiety, ensuring families are well-informed and comfortable with upcoming procedures. Inpatient & Pre-Op Screening: Our team screens all inpatient cases scheduled for anesthesia and performs pre-op evaluations on the morning of surgery, including anesthesia consent education. Collaborative Approach: Working closely with the Pediatric Anesthesia team, including anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), APASS ensures a seamless and coordinated approach to patient care. Our collaborative efforts aim to provide the highest standard of safety and comfort for our pediatric patients.

Schedule: Day shift M-F., shifts vary 0530-1630, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts