Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Are you a passionate and highly skilled Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team full-time, focusing exclusively on pediatric patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art pediatric medical equipment and technology, providing specialized, top-tier care for our young patients. With flexible day and night shifts and a competitive salary, this position is ideal for those deeply committed to pediatric anesthesia and eager to grow professionally. If you are certified in Texas and have a strong background in pediatric anesthesia, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

• Specialty: Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Start Date: Flexible
• Duration: Full-Time
• Shift: Varies
• Schedule: Regular business hours with 8hr, 10hr, or 12hr shifts available (day and night)
• Employment Type: Contract
• Pay: Competitive salary
• Experience required: CRNA's experience working with pediatric patients with congenital conditions mandatory

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers anesthetic agents specifically tailored for pediatric patients, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical or surgical procedures.
• Performs comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations of pediatric patients, considering their unique physiological and psychological needs to develop a precise anesthetic management plan.
• Monitors pediatric patients in the operating room, maintaining meticulous attention to their vital signs and ensuring a stable, homeostatic condition throughout the procedure.
• Accurately records detailed anesthetic information on the pediatric anesthesia chart, creating a comprehensive medical-legal record essential for patient care, teaching, and research.
• Provides clinical supervision and guidance to nurse anesthesia students, paramedical and medical students, contributing to their specialized pediatric training.
• Responds promptly and effectively to emergencies involving pediatric patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse and APRN.
• Current American Association of Nurse Anesthetist (AANA) certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated work experience anesthetizing pediatric patients.
• Demonstrated competency in pediatric airway management, including device placement, vascular access, and the interpretation of varied pressure monitoring and laboratory values specific to children.
• Significant experience as an R.N. in critical and acute care areas, with a strong preference for pediatric or neonatal experience.
• Advanced skills in pediatric respiratory management and blood gas analysis.
• Strong understanding of pediatric pharmacology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedule with day and night shifts.
• Opportunities for specialized professional growth and development in pediatric anesthesia.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on pediatric care.
• Access to state-of-the-art pediatric medical equipment and technology.