Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
About The Position
This part-time, onsite position collaborates closely with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, and administer anesthesia tailored to the physiological needs of pediatric patients. The role includes conducting pre-anesthetic evaluations, discussing anesthesia options with patients and families, and providing age-appropriate education and reassurance to patients and caregivers. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia for surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures; monitors patients throughout anesthesia; provides post-anesthesia care; and supports emergency response. The position also contributes to perioperative coordination and may teach and mentor nurse anesthesia students, residents, or newly hired CRNAs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Registered Nurse licensure.
- CRNA certification.
- Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists certification.
- BLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree.
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations by reviewing medical histories, laboratory results, and current medications.
- Assess anesthesia risks and potential complications, discuss anesthesia options, develop individualized anesthesia care plans, and obtain informed consent.
- Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, as well as sedation; perform spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks.
- Induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures.
- Monitor patients’ physiological responses to anesthesia and adjust anesthetic levels to support safety and comfort.
- Perform rapid sequence intubation and manage difficult airways when necessary.
- Provide post-anesthesia care, support safe emergence from anesthesia, and manage postoperative conditions.
- Respond to code situations and provide emergency airway management, vascular access, and resuscitative efforts as part of the code team.
- Educate patients and families about anesthesia, potential risks, postoperative care, recovery expectations, pain management, and warning signs of complications.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate perioperative care.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring nurse anesthesia students, residents, or newly hired CRNAs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
