Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide expert anesthesia care in diverse surgical settings. This full-time position involves rotating shifts and requires strong critical care and airway management skills.

The CRNA will administer anesthesia, monitor perioperative patients, and contribute to anesthesia planning in both inpatient and ambulatory environments. Texas licensure and ongoing compliance with ACLS or higher are expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• Must be a Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management
• Work in inpatient and outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers (ASC)

Skills

Airway management

Critical care

Education

Nurse anesthesia program graduation

Job description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

University Hospital

Anesthesiology

Full Time

Rotating Shifts

Salary Range: $115.38 - $149.04

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as member of health care team that is responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management. Functions in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).

EDUCATION
A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners. Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Texas and registered by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Must maintain current AHA ACLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental staff bylaws. Certification by a national nursing body is recommended.