Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA PRN

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POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves

as member of health care team that is responsible for administering

anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other

medical procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert in critical

care and airway management. Functions in a variety of inpatient and

outpatient settings including ambulatory surgery centers

(ASC).

EDUCATION

A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for

advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills

obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational

program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners.

Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. Must be a

participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare

provider number.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Must be currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse

Anesthetist in Texas and registered by the State to practice as an

Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Must maintain current AHA ACLS or

higher in accordance with Medical-Dental staff bylaws.

Certification by a national nursing body is recommended.