Nurse Anesthetist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care for University Medical Center patients. The role collaborates with surgeons and the anesthesia team to plan and deliver safe anesthesia services.

Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, intraoperative management, and post-operative care, with opportunities for SRNA clinical instruction.

Qualifications

• MSN in nurse anesthesia from an accredited program.
• Two years experience in an acute care nursing setting.
• Current TX RN license or able to transfer within 90 days of hire.
• Current CRNA certification or eligible to become certified.
• Credential acceptance by the State Board of Nurse Examiners prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia related care to the University Medical Center patient population.
• Pre-ops.
• Establish a plan of anesthesia treatment with anesthesia team and surgeon, aligned with hospital guidelines.
• SRNA clinical instruction (occasional).

Skills

Acute care experience

Bilingual/Spanish

Education

MSN in nurse anesthesia

RN license in Texas

CRNA certification

Job description

Position Description

Provides anesthesia related care to the University Medical Center patient population. Other duties as assigned.

Position Description

Provides anesthesia related care to the University Medical Center patient population. Other duties as assigned.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides anesthesia related care to the University Medical Center patient population. Other duties as assigned.
• Pre-ops
• Establish a plan of anesthesia treatment with anesthesia team and surgeon, while aligned with hospital guidelines.

Occasional Duties

SRNA clinical instruction

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an approved program of nurse anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs/Schools (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and two years of experience in an acute care nursing setting OR scheduled to complete a graduate-level degree program accredited for nurse anesthesia within 1 year.

Experience: Two years experience in an acute care nursing setting.

License/Certifications: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas within 90 days of hire date. Current certification as a nurse anesthesiologist by the Council on Certification, or eligible to become certified. Acceptance of credentials as a CRNA by the State Board of Nurse Examiners prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a teaching institution/academic health center.
• PALS certification.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking.
• AANA Professional Association.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.