Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesia; Medical Center

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At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Anesthetist II PRN position, under the direction of the attending Anesthesiologist and Chair of the Department, functions as an experienced and qualified Certified Nurse Anesthetist providing pre‑anesthesia, anesthesia and post‑anesthesia services in a clinical, research and academic environment. This position affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and Houston Methodist Standards of Care policies and procedures.

The Nurse Anesthetist II position participates in research activities of the department and actively participates in the educational imperative of the Department of Anesthesiology.

Non‑exempt

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing
• Completion of Nurse Anesthesia program

• Four years of anesthesia experience

• RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing (PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency)
• APRN-CRNA – Certified Nurse Anesthetist NP – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (PSV)
• CRNA – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (PSV)
• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem‑solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge of technology and treatment applications
• In depth knowledge, experience and related skills of current anesthesia practices with emphasis on administration of anesthesia for the patient undergoing cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery
• In depth knowledge of pharmacology with emphasis on anesthetic, cardiac and vasoactive drugs
• Thorough knowledge of anesthetic equipment
• Expertise in the placement of invasive monitoring devices including arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters
• Ability to move, manipulate, and safely operate anesthesia equipment during the administration of all types of anesthesia to all sizes of patients
• Ability to adapt to work environment changes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, including HIPAA regulations compliance
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet varying demands
• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Texas Nursing Board & collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care

• People: Provide clinical and didactic instruction to nurse anesthesia students with emphasis on the patient undergoing cardiac, thoracic and major vascular surgery. Serve as a resource person to students and other health care professionals. Evaluate and counsel nurse anesthesia students, making appropriate referrals when indicated.
• Communicate in an active, positive and effective manner to all health care team members, asking them if they need help and creating a climate free of fear by communicating and questioning, encouraging and supporting others to do the same, constructively influencing team morale. Improves department score for…