APP Pediatric CRNA

OU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Pediatric CRNA to provide anesthesia for pediatric patients within the Advance Practice Provider Anesthesiology team. You will deliver induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care under physician supervision, ensuring safety and age-appropriate care.

Role requires graduation from an AANA-accredited program, NBCRNA certification, and Oklahoma RN/APRN licensure with prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AANA-accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• National certification (NBCRNA) required upon completion.
• Active RN and APRN license with prescriptive authority in Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate anesthesia under established privileges.
• Induction, maintenance, emergence and post-anesthesia care.
• Monitor patients during surgeries and procedures.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and document evaluations.
• Consult on airway management; collaborate with supervising anesthesiologist.
• Support residents and students on anesthesia rotations.

Skills

Nurse anesthesia

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse anesthesia program

NBCRNA certification

RN and APRN license in Oklahoma

Job description

Position Title

APP Pediatric CRNA Department: Advance Practice Provider Anesthesiology Job Description

Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Supportive assistance to residents and students on anesthesia rotations. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to: Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations. Report and be accountable to the nurse manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students. Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care. Engage in ongoing professional development. Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter‑professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Successfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements.
• Experience: No experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days upon hire. Active RN and APRN license in State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority. NBCRNA certification. Additional Certification Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, appropriate care for the patient populations served. Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and analytical skills. Knowledge of age‑specific principles and the ability to deliver care in accordance with department policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with medical staff, peers, and subordinates. Cultural awareness and ability to prevent and address issues such as horizontal violence and impairment. Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry, documentation, and retrieval of job‑related information. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and software packages relevant to the role. Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of department‑and system‑level policies and protocols. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while promoting mutual respect and trust. Ability to support patients and families during emotionally intense or stressful situations. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands. Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt to change.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute‑Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020‑21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day.

We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.