Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA – Anesthesiology

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

30k incentive Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA – Anesthesiology

MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has Nurse Anesthetist opportunities in our Anesthesiology department. Join our community of exceptional nurse anesthetists engaged in extraordinary practice and earn an additional $30,000 incentive during your first 3 years of employment.

Join our team of exceptional CRNAs who enjoy flexible schedules, optional rotation to our satellite locations, and voluntary 1st call participation to enhance work-life balance. Our onboarding strategy includes a well-structured orientation program for new graduates and seasoned CRNAs. Some of our benefits include generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals; Five CME days + $3,000 allowance, Employee/Employer contributed retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Educational and Wellness days, 9 or more institutional holidays, and more.

Relocation assistance available + No state income tax in Texas.

Additionally, in association with affiliated institutions, we currently provide rich training experiences for SRNAs rotating with our anesthesiology team.

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: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners (TSBNE) for clinical licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

EXPERIENCE
Required: None

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required: All of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current State of Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license recognizing the certification for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CRNA (APRN-CRNA), issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) issued by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

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

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.

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