Physician Assistant, Preoperative Clinic Nurse Practitioner (Oakland, CA)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Nurse Practitioner – Preoperative Clinic, Hybrid Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will practice Perioperative Medicine in efforts to optimize patients before they undergo surgery.
- will work independently utilizing their full scope of practice to evaluate and care for patients with various comorbid conditions undergoing various surgical treatments
- The NP is expected to be able to independently evaluate each surgical candidate, order appropriate preoperative testing and devise a medically appropriate plan for the patient's perioperative encounter.
- will have additional staff support from a Clinic Supervisor, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists and Schedulers; this comprehensive support system enhances the ability of the clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care.
- provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.
Requirements
- Managing both acute and chronic health conditions while coordinating appropriate assessment and planning for the preoperative patient in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
- The NP will work independently utilizing their full scope of practice to evaluate and care for patients with various comorbid conditions undergoing various surgical treatments
- The NP is expected to follow standards of care regarding assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plans and implementation of treatments.
- While the NP will not routinely prescribe pharmacologic treatments prior to surgery, they will need to maintain active DEA and furnishing license Qualifications:
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Nurse Practitioner – Preoperative Clinic, Hybrid Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Preoperative Clinic Nurse Practitioner (Oakland, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Perioperative Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Perioperative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Perioperative Medicine position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Remote nurse practitioner positions in Perioperative Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote nurse practitioner position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Perioperative Medicine, Evidence-Based Medicine, Patient Optimization, Collaborative Practice, Independent Evaluation, Comorbid Conditions Management, Preoperative Testing, Perioperative Encounter Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Perioperative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for managing acute and chronic health conditions, coordinating assessment, and planning for preoperative patients according to regulations. They will independently evaluate surgical candidates, order necessary testing, and devise medically appropriate perioperat...
Benefits package: Health, life, vision, dental and disability insurance, 401 K - Profit Sharing Pension Plan with employer funded Safe Harbor contribution, CME, Dues, and Subscriptions stipend, 2-year shareholder track, Professional liability insurance, including tail fully covered, Reimbursement for mandatory license(s) and hospital credentialing fees. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago