Pediatric CRNA: Compassionate Perioperative Anesthesia Leader

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a CRNA to collaborate with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists and care teams to assess and administer anesthesia tailored to the unique needs of children. You will perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, discuss options with families, and provide age-appropriate education and reassurance to patients and caregivers.

You will administer diverse anesthesia techniques, manage airways, provide post-anesthesia care, participate in teaching, and educate families on

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• RN licensure, CRNA certification, Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists certification, BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations, including reviewing the patient's medical history, laboratory results, and current medications.
• Assess and identify anesthesia risks, discuss options with patients and families, develop individualized anesthesia care plans and obtain informed consent.
• Administer general, regional, local anesthesia and sedation; perform spinal, epidural and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures; monitor and adjust anesthesia; manage RSI and difficult airways.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and ensure safe emergence; manage post-operative conditions.
• Respond to code situations and provide emergency airway management and resuscitation as part of the code team.
• Educate patients and families on anesthesia process, risks, post-operative care and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons and healthcare professionals for perioperative care.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring nurse anesthesia students, residents, or new hires.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate degree

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a CRNA to collaborate with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists and care teams to assess and administer anesthesia tailored to the unique needs of children. You will perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, discuss options with families, and provide age-appropriate education and reassurance to patients and caregivers.

You will administer diverse anesthesia techniques, manage airways, provide post-anesthesia care, participate in teaching, and educate families on