Nurse Anesthetist - TOSH

Position Overview

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Closing Date: 07/11/2026

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) [AKA:
Senior Nurse Anesthetist] is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides anesthesia services in a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia. The CRNA provides anesthesia for patients of all acuity levels in a variety of settings. CRNAs must be licensed by the State of Arkansas as an RN and an APRN and be certified by the Council on Certification/Recertification of the AANA.

Responsibilities include general and regional anesthesia. This position will supervise and direct Anesthesia Techs. This position is located at The Orthopedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH).

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia by date of hire
• Current CRNA license or CRNA Licensure by date of hire
• One (1) year of CRNA experience
• Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists by date of hire
• Must have accountability and high-level problem-solving abilities

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiber optic intubation
• Facilitate emergence from and recovery after anesthesia by evaluating patient response and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period
• Evaluate the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care
• Discharge the patient from the post-anesthesia care unit
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining patient disposition, including airway management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and use of basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques
• Participates in required educational programs
• Participates in monthly departmental meetings
• Seeks ongoing professional educational growth
• Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNA
• May perform other duties as assigned

Commensurate with education and experience

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

• Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

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