Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - SJCH Pediatric Anesthesia PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provides specialized anesthesia care for children with complex medical and surgical needs at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (SJCH) in Charleston, South Carolina. The role works with pediatric healthcare professionals in an academic medical environment and may suit experienced CRNAs or new graduates. SJCH is South Carolina's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Clinical practice spans eight operating suites, two cardiac catheterization labs, and non-operating-room anesthesia locations. Care covers pediatric cardiac, trauma, transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics and spine, urology, ophthalmology, general surgery, oral surgery, dental, and plastics, as well as adult female gynecology services. The role offers exposure to specialized pediatric cardiac anesthesia, complex procedures, pediatric caudal anesthesia, and settings such as endoscopy, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and hematology-oncology procedures. The CRNA delivers safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, including preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration and monitoring, postoperative evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of CRNA leadership, consistent with applicable laws and MUSC policies. This is a PRN position with flexible self-scheduling.

Requirements

Graduate of a Council on Accreditation (COA)-accredited nurse anesthesia program.
Master's degree or higher in nurse anesthesia required for individuals hired after March 1, 2019.
NBCRNA certification or recertification, or applicable eligibility for new graduates.
South Carolina APRN authorization or eligibility to obtain required licensure and authorization.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Demonstrated clinical competency.
Proficiency with anesthesia equipment.
Eligibility for required professional malpractice coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experienced CRNAs and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity to develop specialized pediatric anesthesia skills, including pediatric caudal anesthesia.

Responsibilities

Provide preoperative assessment.
Administer anesthesia and monitor patients.
Perform postoperative evaluation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision of CRNA leadership, consistent with applicable laws and MUSC policies.