Ascension

Pre Admission Testing Nurse Practitioner

Ascension$120K — $151K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required
  • Current ANCC/AANP Board Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Previous surgical experience required; Cardiac or Cardiothoracic background preferred
  • Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing required

Responsibilities

  • Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
  • Lead comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and diagnostic testing
  • Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical specialists for clinical readiness
  • Provide final determination for surgical clearance
  • Facilitate specialty consults as necessary

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Community engagement opportunities
Full Job Description
We Are Hiring

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Pre-Admission Testing Center

Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $120,000 - $151,735 per year

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to step into a high-impact, autonomous role within a distinguished surgical program, supported by a collaborative anesthesia team and the extensive clinical resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes health network.

  • Join an established multi-disciplinary team comprised of one Nurse Practitioner, seven registered nurses, and dedicated clinical and administrative support
  • Practice setting: Outpatient
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Lead comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and diagnostic testing-including airway assessments, EKGs, and labs-to ensure every patient is medically optimized for a safe operative outcome.
  • Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical specialists to determine clinical readiness, providing the final determination for surgical clearance or facilitating necessary specialty consults.
  • Current ANCC/AANP Board Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam required
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Previous surgical experience is required; a background in Cardiac or Cardiothoracic surgery is highly preferred

About the Facility
  • 251-bed hospital / medical center
  • Serving a population of approximately 738,000
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:
  • Master's degree of Nursing required.


Additional Preferences

  • Proven background in a surgical environment (extensive RN experience in surgery is acceptable) to ensure a deep understanding of perioperative risks and protocols


Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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