CRNA - Pediatric Anesthesia Services

Akron Children's Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days front loaded

CME allowance and days off

Malpractice insurance covered

Loan repayment eligibility

Starting Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to work within the pediatric perioperative team. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to tailor anesthesia plans for children, provide education to families, and ensure safe perioperative care.

Responsibilities include rendering general, regional, and local anesthesia, managing airways, conducting pre-anesthetic evaluations, and delivering post-anesthesia care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required; Doctorate preferred.
• CRNA certification and RN licensure required.
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required.
• 0–2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations.
• Discuss anesthesia options with families and obtain informed consent.
• Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, including sedation and blocks.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia; monitor and adjust anesthesia levels.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and education for recovery.
• Assist in emergency airway management and resuscitation as needed.
• Educate patients and families about anesthesia process and recovery.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Emergency airway management

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

CRNA

Summary: This position will collaborate closely with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, and administer anesthesia that is tailored to the unique physiological needs of pediatric patients. This includes conducting comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations, discussing anesthesia options with patients' families, and providing age-appropriate education and reassurance to both the patient and their caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations, including reviewing the patient's medical history, laboratory results, and current medications.
• Assess and identify any potential anesthesia risks or complications, discuss anesthesia options with patients, develop individualized anesthesia care plans and obtain informed consent
• Administer a variety of anesthetic techniques, including general, regional, and local anesthesia, as well as sedation, perform spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures. Monitor the patient's physiological responses to anesthesia and adjust anesthetic levels accordingly to ensure safety and comfort. Implement rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and manage difficult airways when necessary.
• Provide post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, manage post-operative conditions.
• Respond to code situations and provide emergency airway management, vascular access, and resuscitative efforts as part of the code team.
• Educate patients and their families on the anesthesia process, potential risks, and post-operative care instructions, and provide guidance on recovery expectations, managing post-operative pain, and warning signs for complications.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless perioperative care.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring nurse anesthesia students, residents, or newly hired CRNAs.

Competitive Benefits Package Includes

• Vacation days front loaded
• CME allowance and days off
• Licensure & AANA dues covered
• Malpractice insurance covered
• Loan repayment eligibility
• Starting Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Eligible employer for PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Onboarding and Development

• Structured orientation: 6-12 months
• Mentorship through each surgical service

Education and Experience

• Education: Master's degree in related field is required; Doctorate degree is preferred.
• Certification: Registered Nurse licensure, CRNA certification, Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists certification, BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.

Full Time

Status: Onsite