Current RN license from the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) required.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Responsibilities
Administers various forms of anesthesia for surgical and medical procedures.
Assesses patients to create tailored anesthetic plans.
Inserts and utilizes both invasive and noninvasive monitoring equipment.
Responds to emergency situations to manage airways effectively.
Documents anesthetic details and monitors patient conditions.
May supervise or guide student registered nurse anesthetists.
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment.
Engagement in teaching and mentoring future nurse anesthetists.
Access to advanced medical technology and practices.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Potential for professional development and continuing education.
Full Job Description
Assistant Professor - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Division: Anesthesiology
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
Provides specialized nursing service in administering anesthesia to surgical patients.
Job Duties
Administers all forms of anesthesia including inhaled, intravenous, neuraxial, and regional, for surgical or medical procedures.
Assesses and evaluates patients prior to the administration of anesthesia in order to formulate anesthetic plan.
Inserts and uses invasive and noninvasive monitors, as indicated.
Responds to emergency/code situations in order to provide airway management.
Documents anesthetic information and patient condition.
May supervise or provide direction to student registered nurse anesthetists.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required: Master's degree in in Nursing.
Experience Required: None required.
Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Requisition ID: 24273
About Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
