Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Texas seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries and procedures. You will provide expert care in critical situations and airway management across inpatient and outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers.

The role requires current Texas CRNA licensure, ACLS or higher, and participation eligibility in Medicare provider programs. This is a full‑time, on‑site position within our hospital system.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse prepared for advanced practice through an accredited program.
• Graduate from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Eligible to obtain or participate in Medicare provider numbers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical care

Airway management

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Registered Professional Nurse with advanced practice education

Graduation from accredited nurse anesthesia program

Medicare provider number eligibility or participation

Job description

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.