About this role
Location:
Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:
AnesthesiologyShift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
40Summary:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) whose primary function is to provide high quality, holistic, evidence based anesthesia to the patient population including pediatric and adult patients. The CRNA practices in collaboration and under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist. The CRNA assumes the care of patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, diagnostic, emergency and therapeutic.
Education:
Graduate of an approved accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia; Masters of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
Certification/Licensure:
Texas professional registered nurse license and advance practice nurse license. Recognition from the State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Certified or re-certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Basic Life Support (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
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About Cook Children’s:
Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.
At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Other facts
About Cook Children's Health Care System
Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of serving our community.
What you'll do
- The CRNA provides high-quality anesthesia care to pediatric and adult patients in various settings. They collaborate with anesthesiologists and manage patients at all acuity levels for multiple types of procedures.
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