Pediatric CRNA: Perioperative Anesthesia Specialist

Registered Nurse; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CRNA position focusing on pediatric anesthesia, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to tailor care to young patients. Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic evaluations, risk assessment, and individualized anesthesia plans with family discussions.

Candidate will administer various anesthesia techniques, monitor intraoperative care, and provide post-anesthesia recovery and education to families. Teaching and mentoring are also involved in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• RN licensure and CRNA certification required.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certification are required.
• CRNA board certification suitable for practice in anesthesia for children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations and review medical history.
• Assess anesthesia risks, discuss options with families, and obtain informed consent.
• Administer general, regional, local anesthesia and sedation; perform blocks.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia; monitor and adjust levels; manage airways as needed.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and emergence; manage post-op conditions.
• Respond to code situations with airway management and resuscitation as needed.
• Educate patients and families on anesthesia process, risks and recovery.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring nurse anesthesia students and residents.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate degree

Registered Nurse licensure

CRNA certification

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists certification

Job description

CRNA position focusing on pediatric anesthesia, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to tailor care to young patients. Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic evaluations, risk assessment, and individualized anesthesia plans with family discussions.

Candidate will administer various anesthesia techniques, monitor intraoperative care, and provide post-anesthesia recovery and education to families. Teaching and mentoring are also involved in this role.