The APP in the PREPARE Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic independently evaluates and prepares pediatric patients for procedures requiring anesthesia. The APP collaborates closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, pediatric specialists, nursing staff, and perioperative teams to optimize patients before surgery, reduce perioperative risk, and improve patient safety. APP independently perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations via telephone, telehealth, inpatient or in-person visits. Obtain and assess the patient's medical, surgical, anesthesia, medication, allergy, and family history; conduct a thorough review of systems; evaluate perioperative risk factors; and identify patients who require additional evaluation, testing, or consultation by anesthesia or other specialty services to ensure safe perioperative care.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric ambulatory, perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management.

• Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and care coordination for surgical patients.

 

Licenses/Certifications:

1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction

2. California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction

3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role

Pediatric Outpatient (CPNP-PC, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FNP-C, FNP-BC). See Addendum A below for more detail.

5. California Driver License (if required for position)

6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address

7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

8. Additional required AHA certifications:  None additional to BLS

9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): BLS

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day. 

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments through telephone, video, and in-person consultations.
• Review medical histories, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and relevant diagnostic studies.
• Identify potential anesthesia-related risks and escalate concerns to the appropriate anesthesia team.
• Provide individualized preoperative instructions, including medication management, fasting guidelines, and preparation for surgery.
• Coordinate care with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Review and follow up on outstanding medical records, laboratory results, and specialty recommendations.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record (APeX).
• Participate in clinical triage, quality improvement initiatives, and workflow optimization.
• Support patient and family education to promote safe and positive perioperative experiences.
• Collaborate with PREPARE leadership to maintain high standards of patient safety, quality, and efficiency