Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Job at UTHealth Houston in Houston

Benefits: 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees

Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time totaling approximately 37–38 days per year Additional vacation time earned with length of service

Retirement/pension plan

Performs pre‑anesthesia evaluation to assess physiological and psychological factors that influence anesthetic agent selection and management plan. Monitors patients in the operating room to maintain homeostasis and prevent injury. Records anesthetic information on the anesthesia chart for patient care, teaching, study, and medical‑legal documentation. Provides clinical supervision or guidance to nurse anesthesia, paramedical, and medical students and responds to emergency situations. Manages human resources activities of the department including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, performance evaluation, and salary planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Certifications and Skills Skilled in administration of spinal, epidural, and brachial plexus block regional anesthesia techniques. Proficient in placement of arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery lines and interpretation of pressure monitoring and laboratory values. Familiar with interpretation of EKG, arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring. Skilled in respiratory management and blood gas analysis. Safe handling of biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials with required safety training. Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Anesthetist (APRN‑CRNA) by Texas BON required. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required. Clinical specialty certification as determined by the department required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia required. Experience in a major medical center or a major trauma‑receiving hospital required. Experience in academia, such as work with nurse anesthesia students, residents, and medical students, required. Experience as an RN in critical and acute care areas required.