Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

@ University Health
University Healthuniversityhealth.com

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Davie, Texas
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

University Health is a leading Texas academic health system. The Physician role focuses on delivering high-quality, ethical medical care to inmates, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment, and supporting teaching opportunities.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from accredited medical school
  • Completion of ACGME residency
  • Board certification or eligibility
  • Texas medical license or ability to obtain
  • AHA BLS certification

Qualifications

  • Active DEA and DPS registrations
  • Correctional health care experience a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
  • Strong sense of social responsibility
  • Effective communication skills

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as member of 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).

EDUCATION
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.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
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.

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