Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- PRN

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join the anesthesia team. The role involves administering anesthesia, pre-op evaluations, and patient monitoring across the Southwestern Medical District hospitals.

Required qualifications include Texas RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, NBCRNA certification, and ACLS/PALS, with emphasis on safe patient care and teaching of students.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of accredited school of nursing, licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and graduate of school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).
• Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and has passed qualifying examination administered by the national Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required for certification as nurse anesthetist.
• Must also be registered by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas as Nurse Anesthetist.
• Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through course accredited by the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers anesthetic agents to patients to desensitize them for procedures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia evaluation to assess factors influencing anesthetic plan.
• Monitors patient in operating room to maintain homeostasis and safety.
• Records anesthetic information on anesthesia chart for medical-legal and teaching use.
• Provides supervision or guidance to anesthesia students and trainees.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Nurse Anesthetist

ACLS/PALS

NBCRNA certification

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nurse Anesthesia program

AANA accreditation

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

If you're a CRNA looking for a PRN opportunity this position is for you! Coverage includes University Hospitals located in the Southwestern Medical District, with more than 800 beds and 75+ anesthetizing locations, representing all major specialties of care.

Experience and Education

• Must be graduate of accredited school of nursing, licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and graduate of school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).
• Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and has passed qualifying examination administered by the national Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required for certification as nurse anesthetist.
• Must also be registered by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas as Nurse Anesthetist.
• Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through course accredited by the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross re

• No experience required.

Job Duties

• Prepares and administers anesthetic agents to patients to desensitize them to permit performance of medical or surgical procedures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia evaluation of patient to ascertain physiological and psychological factors which influence selection of anesthetic agent and formulation of plan of anesthetic management.
• Monitors patient in operating room to maintain patient in homeostatic condition and to ensure unnecessary injuries are not inflicted on patient.
• Records anesthetic information on anesthesia chart to provide permanent record necessary for care of patient, material for teaching and studies, and to establish medical-legal record.
• Provides clinical supervision or guidance to anesthesia students, paramedical and medical students to contribute to their clinical training.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.