Nurse Anesthetist​/Anesthesiology

At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A CRNA is a member of the anesthesiology care team which administers anesthesia to pediatric patients. The CRNA must possess the necessary skills in order to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent population. The CRNA implements the mission, vision, and values of Children's Hospital & Medical Center.

• Delivers anesthesia to pediatric population from neonates to young adults within a care team model in the main operative room, cath lab as well as surgery center.
  * In collaboration with the anesthesiologist, determines the appropriate anesthetic plan of management, manages all aspects of anesthesia care to include preoperative, perioperative and immediate postoperative care.
  * Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible physician as indicated.
• Performs pre-anesthetic and post anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient and documents findings.
  * This includes obtaining an informed consent from the patient, requesting consultations and /or diagnostic studies and ordering pre-anesthetic medications.
  * Select, apply and insert appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status.
  * Preceptor to SRNA students
• Participates in the program of continuous quality improvement and a variety of other CRNA functions.
  * Works with staff from other departments in OR for training purposes including transport nurses as well as residents
  * Works with Anesthesia Pain team to manage postoperative pain
  * Provides airway management and/or intubations for emergent, and non-emergent and resuscitation situations throughout the hospital as well as IV placements
  * Provides professional feedback regarding anesthesia issues affecting patient care, department goals, and the hospital vision to Anesthesia department leadership
  * Works with Nursing Leadership in the performance oversight of anesthesia techs as well as orientation and education
  * Checks all equipment and agents to be used in the administration of the anesthetic to be sure it is in safe working order. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as…