Current Texas RN license and CRNA certification required
Master's degree from an accredited program
2 years of relevant experience preferred
Strong communication skills with knowledge of Orthopaedics and Pain Management
Basic computer skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Ability to assess and interpret patient data based on age-specific needs
Physical capability for extensive mobility and handling patients/equipment
Responsibilities
Perform or supervise anesthetic procedures in collaboration with physicians
Administer monitored anesthesia care
Examine patients and assess medical history for surgical risk
Schedule and maintain surgical site and equipment
Monitor and document patient reactions during anesthesia and surgery
Manage fluid therapy and perform invasive monitoring
Develop anesthetic plans based on preanesthetic evaluations
Participate in professional staff conferences and activities
Benefits
Full-time position with a collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work in a specialized field of Orthopaedics and Pain Management
Engagement in professional development through conferences
Exposure to a variety of surgical procedures
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
What You'll Do:
Perform or supervise the performance of an anesthetic experience in collaboration with appropriate physician throughout the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of anesthesia and surgery
Administer monitored anesthesia care
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and medical procedures
Schedule and maintain use of surgical site, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment
Monitor, document and manage patient reactions to anesthesia and surgery
Manage fluid therapy, perform and manage invasive monitoring, and perform post-operative evaluations
Develop an anesthetic plan based on a preanesthetic evaluation
Attend and participate in professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities.
Requirements
What You'll Need:
Must have and maintain a current license to practice in nursing as a registered nurse in the state of Texas. Must hold current certification from an approved national CRNA certifying body. This certification must be maintained and recertified every 2 years. Must have and maintain current certification in BCLS and ACLS. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.
Must have a Master's degree from an accredited program. Must be a graduate from an accredited baccalaureate degree program, to include pre-medical curriculum with course work in general and organic chemistry, advanced college math, general and advanced biology and physics.
2 years of experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills and knowledge of surgical procedures, specifically Orthopaedics and Pain Management.
Basic computer knowledge; read/write English; Spanish a plus.
Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
Requires extensive mobility (walking and standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents.
