Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology is recruiting for a faculty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Texas Children's Hospital to administer anesthesia to pediatric patients. CRNAs assist in perioperative patient management, including the performance of the preoperative anesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, postoperative anesthesia care, and respond to emergency/code situations when warranted.
This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to the clinical and academic Division at Texas Children's Hospital, the #2 ranked children's hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23.
No experience required; new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply! We have a dedicated onboarding program and orientation for new graduates and those new to full time pediatric practice.
BCM Offers:
- A highly competitive pay scale.
- A faculty appointment.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities: multiple work locations may be possible.
- Work/Life Balance: 22 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays and education time.
- CME dollars.
- Great benefits package including - Health, Dental; Retirement Savings Programs (8% contribution to 401a), and more.
To learn more about our benefits, please visit bcm.edu/careers/benefits.
Job Purpose
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 to formulate anesthetic plan.
- Inserts and uses invasive and noninvasive monitors, as indicated.
- Responds to emergency/code situations 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.