Pre Admission Testing Nurse Practitioner

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name : Ascension Saint Agnes Pre-Admission Testing Center

Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $120,000 - $151,735 per year

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to step into a high-impact, autonomous role within a distinguished surgical program, supported by a collaborative anesthesia team and the extensive clinical resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes health network.
* Join an established multi-disciplinary team comprised of one Nurse Practitioner, seven registered nurses, and dedicated clinical and administrative support
* Practice setting: Outpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Lead comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and diagnostic testing—including airway assessments, EKGs, and labs—to ensure every patient is medically optimized for a safe operative outcome.
* Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical specialists to determine clinical readiness, providing the final determination for surgical clearance or facilitating necessary specialty consults.
* Current ANCC/AANP Board Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam required
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Previous surgical experience is required; a background in Cardiac or Cardiothoracic surgery is highly preferred

About the Facility

• 251-bed hospital / medical center
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Proven background in a surgical environment (extensive RN experience in surgery is acceptable) to ensure a deep understanding of perioperative risks and protocols