Adjoint Instructor; Per Diem CRNA/CAA

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology 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 chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals have top, nationally recognized providers delivering the best possible anesthetic care as well as a full range of perioperative care. The anesthetist provides specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Requirements

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.
All Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Certified Anesthesiology Assistants must be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.
Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine.
Experience in teaching Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

Administers 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.
Provide hands-on, one-on-one instruction when assigned to work with a trainee in the OR.
Pick up vacant or available shifts at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus on a month-to-month basis.