Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program
Valid Texas professional registered nurse and advanced practice nurse licenses
State Board of Nurse Examiners recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse
Current RN Anesthetist certification or recertification
American Heart Association certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia care to diverse patient populations
Collaborate with Anesthesiologists in various clinical settings
Manage anesthesia for cases with patients of all acuity levels
Perform anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and therapeutic procedures
Monitor and assess patient responses during and after anesthesia administration
Benefits
Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities for continued education and professional development
Flexible shift options to promote work-life balance
Engagement in a variety of diverse clinical cases and settings
Supportive atmosphere promoting holistic patient care
Full Job Description
Location:
Medical Center-Prosper
Department:
Prosper Anesthesiology
Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) whose primary function is to provide high quality, holistic, evidence based anesthesia to the patient population including pediatric and adult patients. The CRNA practices in collaboration and under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist. The CRNA assumes the care of patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, diagnostic, emergency and therapeutic.
Education: Graduate of an approved accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia; Masters of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
Certification/Licensure: Texas professional registered nurse license and advance practice nurse license.
Recognition from the State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Certified or re-certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
