*Description* Advanced Practice Practitioner Pre-Admission Testing – Pilot Program and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program Navigator in Danbury, CT (Fairfield County, 70 miles from NYC) Western Connecticut Medical Group is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) APRN/PA for the Pre-Admission Testing and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programs to join our established and busy employed practice at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, (Fairfield County). We are located about 70 miles northeast of New York City and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in NY. This is a newly created position for a growing department to work with about 30 physicians in the Anesthesia department and 2 APRNs. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including allowances for CMEs and Dues expenses. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Advanced Practice Practitioner (APRN/PA) with at least two years’ experience in either primary care/internal medicine, pain management or surgery. The position is Monday-Friday. No weekends, no holidays, or call. Job Summary: Provides medical care for patients and determines risk stratification pre-operatively in the pre-admission testing setting. The APP provides preoperative evaluation and management to patients. The APP Coordinates the clinical and administrative activities related to the office to ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care. The Advanced Practice Practitioner reports to the Clinical Director of the Pre-Admission Testing/Gibson Perioperative Surgical Home and Anesthesia Pain Service. (GPS/PAT/APS). This position will evolve with the growth of the Pre-admission Testing/Gibson Perioperative Home and Evaluation & Management/Pilot program. In addition the Advanced Practice Practitioner will serve as the subject matter expert on the established ERAS principles and practices, educating all relevant stakeholders and direct patient care providers in the elements and benefits of ERAS principles and practices. This position works with all relevant stakeholders and direct patient care providers to create highly reliable systems to ensure all patients in the population of interest receive the elements of ERAS. This position involves providing direct patient care throughout the perioperative process. The Advanced Practice Practitioner evaluates all patients, prescribes any preoperative and postoperative medications. The Advanced Practice Practitioner develops and implements pain plans for patients with chronic pain pre-operatively. Refers complex pain management patients to the appropriate provider in the GPS/PAT or APS for post-operative pain management. The Advanced Practice Practitioner performs preoperative evaluations and determines risk stratification and optimization status of all patients. Provides education to patients, staff and other healthcare providers. Performs audits, creates measurement systems to determine and ensure that ERAS elements are being completed in the patient population of interest, and tracks data to determine the success of the ERAS program. Responsibilities: · Collaborates with all professionals in the hospital to implement standards of care for the Evaluation & Management/Pilot and ERAS programs. · Assists the Clinical Director of the GPS Perioperative Surgical Home, the Chair of Anesthesia, and other Chairs, in implementing and managing the activities of the Evaluation & Management/Pilot and ERAS Programs. · Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess, secure, and coordinate appropriate services through the continuum of care (preop, intraop, postop) · Supports the timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures · Performs Pre-operative evaluations and determines risk stratification and optimization of pre-operative patients. · Review current Lab/EKG/Pre-operative assessments and consult notes to ensure the patients are medically optimized prior to surgery. · Evaluate all ERAS and Pilot E & M patients · Educates patients about their surgery, prescribed treatment, possible side effects of treatment and how to manage them. · Ensures that accessibility to all relevant health information is provided to patients and/or caregivers . Empowers patients, families, and caregivers to assume as much responsibility for their care as possible, within the constraints of age, illness, and other factors. · Assists the Director in coordination of continuing education and participates in Departmental Meetings as well as ERAS and Pilot program meetings. · Educates the clinical staff as needs are identified by the Director and Chairman. · Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. · Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * This position requires a minimum formal education of Master’s degree, Board certified as an APRN/PA, BLS/ACLS certified, CT Controlled Substances registration, Federal DEA Registration and NPI number. * · At least two years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred in either Primary Care/Internal Medicine, Pain Management or Surgery and prior experience with Electronic Health Records. * · Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness and commitment to patient confidentiality. * Willingness to work Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 PM (no weekends, evening or call). * No ERAS experience required. The new candidate will be trained in the established ERAS program   Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital is part of Western Connecticut Health Network, which also includes New Milford and Norwalk Hospitals as well as over 60 outpatient practice locations. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 400+ physicians and 150+ advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County, is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, about 70 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. This beautiful suburban location boasts excellent housing and school systems. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Home to Western Connecticut State University, Danbury has abundant local historical, cultural, educational, and recreational attractions. Surrounded by a number of quaint towns with scenic rolling hills, Danbury offers the convenience of contemporary urban life with the beauty of a country lifestyle. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train, car, or bus.   For more info contact Stephanie Ramirez at [s](mailto:amy.rosoff@wchn.org)tephanie.ramirez@nuvancehealth.org  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities. Credentials:APRN,RN Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT Org Unit: 580 Department: DB General Surgery Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $105,000 - $150,00 Annually (Commensurate with experience) We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.