Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
@ University HealthCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
About the job
Join our healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner, delivering preventive and ongoing care for diverse patient groups. Requires licensure, experience, and certification. Preferred master's degree.
Requirements
- Three years nursing experience
- Two years advanced practice
- Licensed as RN in Texas
- Prescriptive authority
Qualifications
- Current Texas RN license
- AHA BLS certification
- National nursing certification
- Medicare provider eligibility
Full job description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as member of health care team that is responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management. Functions in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).
EDUCATION
A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners. Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Texas and registered by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Must maintain current AHA ACLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental staff bylaws. Certification by a national nursing body is recommended.