Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesia; Medical Center

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Anesthetist II position, under the direction of the attending Anesthesiologist and Chair of the Department, provides 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 position participates in the educational imperative of the Department of Anesthesiology.

Exempt

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

• One year of anesthesia experience preferred which includes residency experience

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of  Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• APRN-CRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist NP - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  and
• CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse  and
• 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
• Thorough knowledge 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 judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Texas Nursing Board & collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care

• Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and inter‑professional health care team to collaborate on the appropriate anesthesia plan. Educates patient and family regarding expectations before and after surgery.
• Provides leadership as clinical resource, inter‑professional consult, and patient advocate. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues’ thought processes in complex situations.
• Communicates in an active, positive and effective manner to all health care team members, asking them if they need help, constructively influencing team morale. Contributes towards improvement of department score for…