Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

77d•$151,840 - $287,040

About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for its Center of Advanced Practice in Memphis, Tennessee. The CRNA provides anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures as a member of a Physician Anesthesiologist/CRNA care team. The role includes pre-anesthesia assessments, administration and management of anesthesia during procedures, support for patient recovery, and post-anesthesia care. CRNAs may contribute to professional development, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, clinical trials, publications, presentations, and conferences. The position also involves collaboration across disciplines, participation in hospital committees and shared governance, and helping influence patient care decisions. St. Jude offers a structured Transition to Practice Program and ongoing professional development opportunities. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a weekday day shift. Compensation is estimated at $151,840–$287,040 per year.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
ACLS and PALS.
Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), with recertification every two years.
A current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license is required if the employee’s primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.
If the employee’s primary residence is in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence is required.
A current Advanced Practice Nurse license issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric CRNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer safe anesthesia, including reviewing and discussing anesthesia plans with other anesthesia providers.
Select, use, and monitor equipment, invasive and noninvasive monitors, supplies, and drugs used for sedation, anesthesia, and pain management; perform safety checks as needed.
Maintain complete and accurate anesthesia records in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Ensure the patient is stable before transport to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and communicate pertinent information to personnel and the supervising Physician Anesthesiologist.
Collaborate with supervisors and managers in other departments to analyze and resolve patient issues.
Insert intravenous and intra-arterial catheters.
Select appropriate anesthesia techniques and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant and accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products as needed.
Manage emergencies by assessing, stabilizing, and determining patient disposition; provide airway management, emergency drugs and fluids, and basic and advanced cardiac life support.
Complete and document pre-operative evaluations; review, request, and order laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Consult the Clinical Director Anesthesiologist about unusual or potentially problematic findings.
Develop and implement anesthesia care plans; discuss and document the plan with the patient, surgeon, and supervising Physician Anesthesiologist.
Maintain familiarity with regional anesthesia techniques, including medication dosage and maintenance.
Evaluate patient response to anesthesia and surgery and take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
Plan and direct in-service education and Divisional Orientation Programs; present in-services to hospital personnel as requested.
Participate in research, present findings, and provide in-services to department and other hospital personnel.
Direct orientations and preceptorships for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, CRNAs, and anesthesia technicians.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals.