Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PRN

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

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries. The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, with emphasis on airway management and critical care expertise.

Ideal candidates hold Texas CRNA licensure, state registration, and ACLS or higher certification, with eligibility for Medicare provider numbers.

Qualifications

• A Registered Professional Nurse prepared for advanced nursing practice via an accredited post basic/advanced program acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia.
• Must be licensed as a CRNA in Texas and registered to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• ACLS or higher certification as required by Medical-Dental staff bylaws.

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

Anesthesia administration

Critical care

Education

RN with advanced practice

Graduation from accredited nurse anesthesia 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.