Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that has been serving the community for over 125 years. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you'll play a vital role in administering anesthesia and ensuring patient comfort during various procedures. This position offers a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact on patient care while adhering to the highest standards of practice. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and looking for a fulfilling career, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Program accredited by the COA.
• Must have current RN license and CRNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia and related care for patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Maintains compliance with nursing practice regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Anesthetic Patient Care

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Decision Making

Education

Graduate of Nurse Anesthesia Program

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Systems (ACLS)

CPR Certification

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Primary Purpose

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care from pre-anesthetic patient assessment and evaluation through post-anesthetic patient follow-up, evaluation, and care. Formulates and carries out anesthetic patient care plans in collaboration with attending anesthesiologists to facilitate quality patient care, comfort, and satisfaction during diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures.

Minimum Specifications

Education

- Must be a graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia (COA) or its predecessor.

Experience

- Education and/or Experience

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- Must have a current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Compact RN license.

- Must have a current license or temporary authorization (interim approval not to exceed 120 days from the date of issuance) as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the Texas Board of Nursing.

- Must have current healthcare provider CPR certification from:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

- Must have current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Systems (ACLS) certification.

- Must have valid national certification as a CRNA by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

- Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.

Skills or Special Abilities

- Provides care to the assigned patient population in accordance with the current Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical standards.

- Must be able to make sound decisions in anesthetic patient care, demonstrate ethical norms of practice, and respect and maintain patient rights.

- Must demonstrate good organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills when working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, families, and medical staff.

- Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice and ensures compliance at the hospital and system level.
2. Develops effective internal controls to promote adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
3. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate utilization of resources.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.