Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

@ University Health

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Lockhart, Texas

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About the job

University Health's Critical Care APP Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate program for licensed Acute Care NPs and PAs, providing hands-on ICU training, rotations across specialties, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Graduated or pending graduation from relevant program
Board certification in specialty
Active Texas Nurse Practitioner or PA license
BLS/ACLS from approved provider

Qualifications

Accredited Adult-Geriatric or Adult Acute Care program
Licensed and certified in Texas
Strong assessment and communication skills
Interest in critical care medicine

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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.

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