Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PRN

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join the health care team. This role involves administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries in various settings, ensuring compliance with state and national certifications. Candidates must be Registered Professional Nurses with relevant advanced education, current Texas licensure, and ideally hold AHA ACLS certification. Join us in providing top-notch patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with advanced nursing practice.
• Must graduate from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia.
• Must be currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management.
• Function in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.

Education

Accredited school of nurse anesthesia

Post basic or advanced educational program

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.