Full-time positions are available at 32 or 36 hours per week. Shift start times vary between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Location: Cincinnati Children’s Burnet, Liberty, Eden and Eastgate

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top pediatric healthcare providers, renowned for its exceptional care and commitment to improving the lives of children. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join our Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic team. As part of our highly skilled team, you’ll play a key role in preparing patients for safe anesthesia care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

Job Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work within our Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic, providing comprehensive evaluations and care to pediatric patients scheduled for anesthesia. The APP will assess patient health status, review medical history, conduct physical exams, and collaborate with anesthesia providers and the care team to ensure a safe anesthetic experience for each patient. This role will also include participation in the Periop SHOPPE, a multidisciplinary system designed to optimize patient care before surgery. The Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic role typically accounts for 0.2 to 0.3 FTE, with full orientation occurring approximately 9-12 months post general orientation completion.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments for pediatric patients, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations.

Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding anesthesia risks, benefits, and procedures.

Collaborate with the anesthesia team to develop individualized anesthesia plans for each patient.

Order and interpret necessary lab work and diagnostic tests prior to procedures.

Coordinate with other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions.

Document patient information and care plans accurately in the electronic health record.

Provide post-consultation support, answering any questions or concerns from patients and families.

Assist with quality improvement initiatives and clinical education within the department.

Periop SHOPPE Program

The Periop SHOPPE is a comprehensive system designed to evaluate and optimize the medical, behavioral, and social complexities of patients prior to surgery. Through this service, the team creates an organized multidisciplinary care plan for:

Increase patient access in a safe and comprehensive manner.

Decrease delays and same-day cancellations.

Reduce safety events.

Streamline day-of-surgery processes.

Improve satisfaction for patients, families, and employees.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing.

Active and unrestricted certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Ohio.

Previous pediatric experience, particularly in anesthesia, perioperative, or critical care, preferred but not required.

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a patient and family-centered approach.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.

Compassionate, dedicated, and committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

Why Join Cincinnati Children’s?

Join a top-ranked, nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organization.

Work with a collaborative and supportive team of healthcare professionals.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Competitive salary and flexible work options.

State-of-the-art facilities and resources for patient care.

If you are a compassionate, patient-centered APP with a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in our Pre-Anesthesia Consult Clinic.

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning- Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.
• Professional Practice- Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.
• Care Management- Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.
• Evaluation- Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.
  
  

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

Job Qualifications

• Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
• No directly related experience
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspeciality
  
  

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

PACC

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.9

Weekly Hours

36

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $104,000.00 - $126,817.60
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*: 

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education 
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners 
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group 
• Physical and mental health wellness programs 
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability