CRNA, Department of Anesthesiology

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here . Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

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 ad part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

• 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.

1. Master’s degree, with DNP degree preferred.

2. Current Nursing license in the state of Ohio.

3. Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a CRNA by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

4. Current certification or recertification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA.

5. Meets the educational requirements as set forth by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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