Nurse Practitioner

Berkshire Health Systems Pittsfield, MA 01201, US

Nurse Practitioner – Pre-Anesthesia Services

Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a skilled and collaborative Nurse Practitioner to join the Pre-Anesthesia Services Department at Berkshire Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to play an essential role in preparing patients for safe and successful surgical and procedural care.

Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff and other members of the perioperative team, the Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations, identify potential anesthesia-related risks and help ensure patients are medically optimized before their procedures.

Position Highlights

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary perioperative team
Provide comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments
Review medical histories, medications, diagnostic testing and previous anesthesia experiences
Order and interpret appropriate preoperative laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
Identify medical concerns that may affect anesthesia or surgery
Coordinate additional evaluations, testing or specialty clearances when indicated
Educate patients and families about preoperative preparation and expectations
Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to anesthesiologists, surgeons and procedural teams
Help improve patient safety, care coordination and operating-room efficiency
Practice in a supportive health system with access to a broad network of specialists and clinical resources

Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current or eligibility for Massachusetts APRN licensure
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required
Strong clinical assessment, communication and care-coordination skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
Experience in pre-admission testing, anesthesia, perioperative medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, critical care or a related specialty is preferred
Candidates with relevant clinical experience and a strong interest in perioperative care are encouraged to apply

About Berkshire Medical Center

Berkshire Medical Center is a major teaching hospital and the flagship facility of Berkshire Health Systems. Located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BMC provides comprehensive medical and surgical services to patients throughout Berkshire County and the surrounding region.

Our providers benefit from a collegial environment, strong interdisciplinary collaboration and the resources of an integrated regional health system.

Life in the Berkshires

The Berkshires offer an exceptional quality of life surrounded by the natural beauty of Western Massachusetts. The region is known for its year-round outdoor recreation, renowned arts and cultural institutions, excellent restaurants and welcoming communities. Residents enjoy convenient access to Albany, Boston and New York City while maintaining the space, affordability and pace of life that make the Berkshires an outstanding place to live and work.

Join Berkshire Health Systems and help ensure that every surgical patient receives thoughtful, thorough and well-coordinated care before their procedure.

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