CRNA, Advanced Practice Nurse​/APRN

Job Summary

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:
Anesthesiology

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly

Hours:

40

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.

Full‑time opportunities at both Fort Worth and Prosper locations.

• Graduate of an approved accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia;
  Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Texas professional registered nurse license and advanced 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.

Cook Children’s is a not‑for‑profit organization that includes a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, 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 an equal opportunity employer. We offer 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.