Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Anesthesia Testing/Perioperative Medicine

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

WHAT WE NEED:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a PRN Pre-Anesthesia Testing/Perioperative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team to meet the growing demands for services in Lafayette, Indiana. This position is based at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, joining a group of seasoned providers covering a broad range of patients. This is a high-performing, well-respected group with a great culture of teamwork that provides patient-centered care.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Provider will work under the supervisor of the respective physician on duty. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• PRN schedule
• Perform patient interviewing & support decision-making process for pre-operative patients in PAT clinic in collaboration with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nursing staff & primary surgeons
• Communicate with surgeon or primary care physician any abnormality or recommendation for additional testing as deemed medically necessary prior to and/or after treatment
• Assess, plan & evaluate medical care in collaboration with anesthesiologist
• Perform physical examination & health history; order & review laboratory work, chest x-rays & ECG's & institute treatment for abnormalities in collaboration with responsible physician
• Prescribe medications during pre-operative phase in collaboration with responsible physician
• Act as liaison between primary physician, surgeon & anesthesiologist

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at [email protected] or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.  Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.

Qualifications:

·       Master's Degree - Required

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.