Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
About The Position
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center is made up of a talented group of physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and others dedicated to providing the very best anesthesia and pain medicine care for our cancer patients. Our department team focuses on excellence in all areas of our practice, clinical care, research, and education. We are seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) with strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety. The ideal candidate is collaborative adaptable, and passionate about delivering exceptional anesthesia care for cancer patients. New graduates are welcome; our structured onboarding program ensures a smooth transition into practice.
Requirements
- Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current State of Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license recognizing the certification for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CRNA (APRN-CRNA), issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) issued by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Determines an appropriate pre-anesthesia examination has been made by a physician, relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed.
- Develops a plan of care based on assessment, interpretation, anticipated procedure, and essential equipment.
- Coordinates with appropriate health care providers.
- Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics.
- Monitors physiological responses and takes corrective action to maintain or stabilize the patient's condition.
- Provides resuscitative care.
- Records pertinent information on the patient's records.
- Terminates anesthesia.
- Provides patients with post-anesthesia care.
Benefits
- $35,000 Incentive during your first 3 years of employment.
- Flexible Scheduling with low call requirements.
- Optional Rotation to satellite locations based on operational needs.
- Structured Onboarding for both new graduates and experienced CRNAs.
- Relocation Assistance available.
- No State Income Tax in Texas.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals.
- Five CME Days + $3,000 annual allowance.
- Employee/Employer-Contributed Retirement Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
- Educational and Wellness Days.
- 9+ Institutional Holidays.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
