NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)

Job Title

Anesthesia Care Provider

Job Description

Provide anesthesia and anesthesia related care to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic and/or surgical procedures to all patients regardless of age under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist, working collaboratively in a team environment. Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations. Develop the Anesthesia Care Plan with the anesthesiologist. Initiate and maintain appropriate perioperative anesthesia care. Maintain appropriate patient records including quality assurance documentation. Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies. Participate in ongoing projects. Support perioperative providers. Other duties or projects as assigned. Function in accordance with all institutional policies and guidelines. Maintain licensure, certification, credentialing, and current BLS and ACLS or PALS status at all times. This position requires radiation exposure and the requirement to wear the appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment. Must be able to fulfill required weekend obligations. Must be self-directed, reliable, demonstrate initiative and motivation to work independently, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

Current and accurate resume and application must be completed.

Minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.

Current, or ability to obtain, Michigan RN license and certification as a nurse anesthetist prior to hire.

Current BLS, ACLS and/or PALS certification.

Wear the appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment as this position requires radiation exposure and the requirement to wear the appropriate PPE.

Work in a myriad of anesthetizing locations.

Desired Qualifications

Five years of adult ICU nursing experience.

Two years full time equivalent (FTE) nurse anesthesia experience in an Anesthesia Care Team model.

Demonstration of appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.

Doctoral degree from an accredited educational program.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program (at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Work Schedule

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Requirements:

Day/Evening/Night rotation; with other requirements as follows:

• Weekday, Weekends, and holidays.
• Variable shift start times and shift lengths.
• Weekday call obligations.
• Weekend and holiday call obligations.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.