Adjoint Instructor; Per Diem CRNA/CAA

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz has an opening for a part-time, per diem (hourly) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) at the faculty rank of Adjoint Instructor. The department's chief responsibility is to assure the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. The anesthetist provides specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. As faculty members of the School of Medicine, candidates are expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School, including providing hands-on, one-on-one instruction when assigned to work with a trainee in the OR. This position is per diem and allows the individual to pick up vacant or available shifts at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus on a month-to-month basis. Shift availability is determined by the Department, and the Adjoint Instructor will be notified and have the option to accept or decline shifts. All shifts will be at least eight hours, and this position is not eligible for call shifts.

Requirements

Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine
Experience in teaching Anesthesiology
Licensed to practice in the State of Colorado (for CRNAs and CAAs)
Successful completion of an accredited nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist assistant educational program
Active certification by the council on accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or American Association of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Successful application for the advanced practice registry and licensed as a registered nurse by the Colorado State Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

Administer care under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist
Document pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care appropriate to the case
Cooperate with the requirements of the department's quality assurance review process
Contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School
Provide hands-on, one-on-one instruction when assigned to work with a trainee in the OR