Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Nemours Anesthesiology Assistant

Nemours is seeking full time and part time Anesthesiology Assistants to join our Orlando, Florida team! New graduates and adult Anesthesiology Assistants are welcome to apply, as we will provide a welcoming environment and help you grow and learn the peds world!

As one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

On our 60-acre pediatric health campus, we offer family-centered specialty care, education, and state-of-the-art hospital services, along with world-class pediatric specialties such as rheumatology, interventional radiology, and comprehensive physical and rehabilitation medicine. Nemours Children's Hospital includes a new Nemours Children's Clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center and extensive research and education facilities.

At Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, we have raised our hourly pay rates for CRNAs and AAs as part of our continued investment in the people who care for children and their families.

What we offer!

• Recently increased compensation packages
• Shared holiday coverage
• All shifts in-house – no call!
• 6-weeks paid family leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available for ongoing education
• Federal Tuition Forgiveness Program Assistance Available due to Non-Profit status
• Monthly department meetings, Grand Rounds, Interesting Case Conferences, etc.
• Opportunities to join hospital QI projects, committees, etc.
• Recently formed APP Council within the hospital to promote APP collaboration and contribution to the organization
• Lots of teaching opportunities if desired, due to 4 Physician residency programs and 2 SRNA programs rotating
• Equitable Self-Scheduling within the department, 12-hour shifts preferred currently
• Dedicated Night and Saturday coverage
• Shared Sunday Day coverage among team – rare weekends unless you want them

What does our job look like?

In collaboration with and under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, our Anesthesiology Assistants administer anesthesia to patients as a qualified member of the anesthesia care team. We work in a collegial work environment with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other APPs. We offer 100% pediatric care and the ability to be a part of diverse cases.

• Performs an individualized pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient to include review of consultations, history and physical, and relevant diagnostic studies; Selects, obtains, orders, and administers pre-anesthetic medications and fluid; obtains informed consent for anesthesia
• Selects, applies and insets appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient's physical status throughout the perioperative experience
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering and administering medications, fluids and ventilation support
• Discharges patients from the post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care as appropriate
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques
• In collaboration with the anesthesiologists, monitors and evaluates quality of patient care and participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Practices within regulatory requirements as defined by Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesia Position Statements, and ACHA

What you need to get started!

• Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant Program accredited by the Anesthesiology Accreditation Review Council – Anesthesiology Assistant (ARC-AA)
• Current Florida Anesthesiologist Assistant license
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional benefits information!

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.