Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children?s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine?s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Anesthesiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology is looking for 11 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA). This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and inclusion in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Essential Functions

• Conduct preoperative evaluation: assess condition of patient and appropriate anesthetic technique in consultation with attending anesthesiologist.
• Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. This involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia.
• Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia?s effects on patients. The regular, frequent, and accurate recording of patient?s condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.
• Conduct postoperative follow-up. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient?s condition is optimal. Visit in-house patient within 24-48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.
• CRNA shall administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty physician anesthesiologist.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Supervise RNSA students in clinical instruction and the administration of anesthetics.
• Participate in call coverage with faculty anesthesiologists.

Minimum Requirements

• Master?s degree, with DNP degree preferred.
• Current Nursing license in the state of Ohio.
• Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a CRNA by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Current certification or recertification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA.
• Meets the educational requirements as set forth by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Required Education

Must have obtained an appropriate Master?s degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. Active progress toward a doctorate degree is preferred.