CRNA

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

2d

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients. The CRNA practices in collaboration with and under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist. The role involves assuming care of patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved, accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice required.
• Texas professional registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse license.
• Recognition from the State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Certification or recertification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Maintain primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients.
• Practice in collaboration with and under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist.
• Assume care of patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and therapeutic procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time