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Crna Position At Ut Southwestern Medical Center

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs). As an APP at UT Southwestern, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for eight consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialty areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

The UTSW CRNA Group is looking for individuals seeking both work-life balance as well as opportunities for growth and professional development. New graduates and experienced providers welcome! We are currently offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus.

Coverage includes University Hospitals located in the Southwestern Medical District, with more than 800 beds and 70 anesthetizing locations, representing all major specialties of care. Rotating schedule provides predictability as well as ample opportunities for extra-income. Weekday calls assigned quarterly, averaging to 1 call shift per month. Weekend calls offered as extra-income opportunities. Calls may be given away or extras taken. Incomparable benefits package, competitive pay packages, optional pension, tuition assistance, 40-hours of CME time, educational fund, clinical ladder, and most importantly, a cohesive and supportive team.

Experience and Education: Must be graduate of accredited school of nursing, licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and graduate of school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and has passed qualifying examination administered by AANA required for certification as nurse anesthetist. Must also be registered by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas as Nurse Anesthetist. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through course accredited by the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross required. No experience required.

Job Duties: Prepares and administers anesthetic agents to patients in order to desensitize them to permit performance of medical or surgical procedures. Performs pre-anesthesia evaluation of patient in order to ascertain physiological and psychological factors which influence selection of anesthetic agent and formulation of plan of anesthetic management. Monitors patient in operating room in order to maintain patient in homeostatic condition and to ensure unnecessary injuries are not inflicted on patient. Records anesthetic information on anesthesia chart to provide permanent record necessary for care of patient, material for teaching and studies, and to establish medical-legal record. Provides clinical supervision or guidance to anesthesia students, paramedical and medical students in order to contribute.

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