Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Kelsey-Seybold • Houston, TX

6h

About The Position

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are nationally certified as
having the competencies necessary to administer anesthesia and related care, and
state licensed as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). We are searching
for CRNAs to work in collaboration with anesthesiologists in a multidisciplinary
healthcare system. The focus is to provide high-quality, evidence-based
anesthesia and pain care services at all acuity levels, for all Kelsey-Seybold
patients. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, team player with a favorable
work and/or training history. Kelsey-Seybold anesthesiologists treat children,
adolescents, and adults at multiple locations across the Houston area.
Procedures include general, orthopedic, endoscopy, plastics/ reconstructive,
ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, ENT, interventional radiology, sedation for
pain procedures, and approximately 5 percent pediatric cases involving simple
ENT (PE tubes, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, strabismus, simple orthopedics)
ASA 1 to 3 patients.

Requirements

• Two years of anesthesia care in an inpatient setting
• Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia program
• Valid state RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure)
• Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement (s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
• Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
• Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Current BLS

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine an accurate anesthetic plan
• Work under the direction of physician anesthesiologist
• Determine and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care professionals
• Complete records of type and amount of anesthesia, patient condition, patient response and medical histories
• Assess patient recovery and removal to another room following surgery
• Candidate should also be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to provide optimum care for each patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees