Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Serves as a member of the health care team that is responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management. Functions in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).

Job Description

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries and other medical procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert in critical care and airway management
• Function in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers (ASC)

Requirements

• A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post-basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number
• Must be currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Texas and registered by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Must maintain current AHA ACLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental staff bylaws
• Certification by a national nursing body is recommended