Description
Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks our first-ever Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive preoperative assessment and optimization at our new PASS (Preoperative Assessment Clinic) Clinic. Our Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner will serve as the clinical liaison between patients, our Anesthesia team, surgeons, and primary care providers to ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery, thereby reducing surgical delays and improving patient outcomes. PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen outpatient clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.
Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive chart reviews and patient evaluations - histories and physical exams, to include airway assessments - to ensure patients’ readiness for surgery.
Identify and mitigate perioperative risks informed by evidence-based protocols.
Approve and review diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, and EKGs), as indicated.
Complete medication reconciliations.
Coordinate specialist referrals and additional consultations as appropriate.
Collaborate directly with the PMH Anesthesia team and Surgeons to ensure patient readiness, particularly patients with higher-risk conditions.
Provide patient education, addressing questions and escalating concerns when necessary.
Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and ancillary staff at the PAC clinic.
Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.
Pre-Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner Practice Highlights:
M-F Schedule, 8am- 5pm
No call. No weekends. No holidays.
EMR: Epic
Latest technology; experienced, dedicated support staff
Locally governed with strong community presence; financially strong
Why PMH?
Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.
We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve. From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture. We have extremely low employee turnover and the results are clear: both our patient satisfaction and staff engagement scores are in the high 90th percentile. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025).
Community Description
Friendly and Welcoming community
Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
Birthplace of Washington Wine
No State income tax
30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
Learn more about PMH and Prosser, WA here at https://www.prosserhealth.org/
For more information, please contact: Kelliann Ergeson at kergeson@prosserhealth.org
Requirements
Qualifications and skills:
Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Active WA State licensure or eligible to apply
DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State
ACLS certification, required
Clinic experience, strongly preferred
Acute Care/Cardiology/Perioperative experience, preferred
Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
Proficiency in Epic/EMR systems and documentation standards
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
