Per Diem Nurse Anesthetist

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 168,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites a Per Diem Nurse Anesthetist to join the Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine team onsite in Houston. The role supports a high-volume cancer center with diverse surgical cases and a collaborative academic environment.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nurse anesthesia program, Texas RN license, APRN/APNP authorization, and CRNA certification.

Qualifications

Graduate from an approved nurse anesthesia education program.
Current Texas RN license and CRNA certification.

Responsibilities

Determine pre-anesthesia examinations and plan of care after physician assessment.
Administer anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapies.
Monitor patient status and respond to physiologic changes as needed.
Provide resuscitative care and post-anesthesia care.
Document pertinent information in patient records.

Education

Graduate from an approved nurse anesthesia education program

Job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Per Diem Nurse Anesthetist opportunity in our Anesthesiology department.

Join Our Team at MD Anderson - Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

We are a dynamic academic department committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Our team includes 95 faculty and 110+ CRNAs working in an anesthesia care team model to provide world-class anesthesia and pain medicine for cancer patients.

Practice Highlights:

Facilities: 37 inpatient ORs, 6 outpatient ORs, 13-16 procedural suites, plus regional centers in Katy & The Woodlands.
Volume: 55,000+ cases annually.
Specialties: Pediatrics, neurosurgery (awake craniotomies, intra-op MRI), urology, thoracic, general surgery (hepatectomy, Whipple, HIPEC), orthopedic, head & neck, plastics, breast, and more.
No OB, Trauma, or Open Heart.

Be part of a collaborative, innovative team shaping the future of anesthesiology in cancer care.

What's In It For Me (WIIFM)

Opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading cancer centers.
Exposure to complex and varied surgical cases in a highly specialized environment.
Collaborative team culture with strong academic and research focus.
Professional growth through education and training opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

Determines an appropriate pre-anesthesia examination has been made by a physician, relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed. Develops a plan of care based on assessment, interpretation, anticipated procedure, and essential equipment. Coordinates with appropriate health care providers. Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics. Monitors physiological responses and takes corrective action to maintain or stabilize the patient's condition. Provides resuscitative care. Records pertinent information on the patient's records. Terminates anesthesia. Provides patients with post-anesthesia care.

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate from an approved program of nurse anesthesia education.

EXPERIENCE

Required: None

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required: All of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or (APNP).

Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the Council on Certification (or Recertification) of Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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