Instructor CRNA/CAA

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 225,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid Time Off

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick days 15/year

Holidays 11/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a full-time CRNA or CAA within the Department of Anesthesiology. The role focuses on providing anesthesia care across surgical, invasive, and obstetric procedures, under supervision as needed.

The position reports to the department leadership and requires licensure as a registered nurse in Colorado, with board certification or eligibility for certification by the relevant council. Onsite duties are based in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist assistant educational program.
• Active certification by the council on accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or American Association of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia care under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist.
• Documents pre-, intra-, and post-operative care according to case requirements.
• Work location includes UCD affiliated hospitals, onsite in Aurora, CO.

Skills

CRNA / CAA experience

Clinical anesthesia

RN licensure (CO)

Education

Accredited nurse anesthetist program

Anesthesiologist Assistant program

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Instructor CRNA/CAA

Position #:00829819 - Requisition #: 40523

Job Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado has an opening for a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). The chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. These campuses currently have over $757million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America's most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

Professional Field

Regular Faculty

Supervision Received

This position reports to Dr. Tobias de la Garza Eckle, Professor

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA/CAA administers care under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist. Anesthetists are expected to document pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care appropriate to the case and to cooperate with the requirements of the department's quality assurance review process. The position is full-time and will be assigned to work at any of the UCD affiliated hospitals to include University of Colorado Hospital and affiliates.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist assistant educational program.
• Active certification by the council on accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or American Association of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Successful application for the advanced practice registry and licensed as a registered nurse by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Screening of Applications Begins

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Base Salary: $225,000 - $270,000

Annual Base Plus Level 1 Trauma Pay Differential: $235,000 - $290,000

Base and Level 1 Trauma Pay Differential based on market data & years of experienc