Nurse Anesthetist - Crna - (Part-Time 20 Hr) - Anesthesiology

15k incentive Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Anesthesiology MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Nurse Anesthetist part-time (20 hr) opportunity in our Anesthesiology department. Join our community of exceptional nurse anesthetists engaged in extraordinary practice and earn an additional $15,000 incentive during your first 3 years of employment. The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is made up of a talented group of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants and many others dedicated to providing the very best anesthesia and pain medicine care for our cancer patients.

Our department members are dedicated to growing a truly academic department in all three areas of our academic mission: clinical care, research and education. We have nearly 80 faculty and over 110 CRNAs in the department working in an anesthesia care team model to achieve our goals. MD Anderson main location includes 37 inpatient operating rooms, 6 outpatient ORs, and 13-16 non-operating room procedural suites.

There are two regional centers (Katy & Woodlands) with 6 procedural areas incorporating endoscopy, interventional radiology, and cardiopulmonary services. The total case volume is over 45,000 cases per year. We participate in a variety of specialty procedures: pediatrics, neurosurgery (includes awake craniotomies, intraoperative MRI craniotomies, skull base, spines), urology (prostatectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, vena caval thrombectomy, robotic procedures), thoracic surgery (extrapleural pneumonectomy, lobectomy, thoracotomy), general surgery (hepatectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, intra-abdominal hyperthermic hyperperfusion chemotherapy), orthopedic surgery (hemipelvectomy, implants, hip and knee arthroplasty), head and neck surgery (difficult airway, glossectomy and total laryngectomies), plastic surgery, breast surgery (radical mastectomy with flap), and more (no OB, no Trauma, no Open heart). Join our team of exceptional CRNAs who enjoy flexible schedules, optional rotation to our satellite locations, and voluntary 1st call participation to enhance work-life balance.

Our onboarding strategy includes a well-structured orientation program for new graduates and seasoned CRNAs. Some of our benefits include generous paid time off and holiday accruals; five CME days $3,000 allowance, employee/employer contributed retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, educational and wellness days, 9 or more institutional holidays, and more. Relocation assistance available no state income tax in Texas.

Essential Job Functions: Determines an appropriate pre-anesthesia examination has been made by a physician, relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed. Develops a plan of care based on assessment, interpretation, anticipated procedure and essential equipment.

Coordinates with appropriate health care providers. Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics. Monitors physiological responses and takes corrective action to maintain or stabilize the patient's condition.

Provides resuscitative care. Records pertinent information on the patient's records. Terminates anesthesia.

Provides patients with post-anesthesia care. EDUCATION Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners (TSBNE) for clinical licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

EXPERIENCE Required: None LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Required: All of the following:

Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current State of Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license recognizing the certification for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CRNA (APRN-CRNA), issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) issued by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). MAY BE REQUIRED:

Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. J-18808-Ljbffr