Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

Position Summary

Administers anesthesia, monitors patient’s vital signs, and oversees patient recovery from anesthesia; assists anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other members of the healthcare team during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

Scheduled Hours

40 hours per week.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews schedule of cases assigned daily and studies lab values and physical findings in pre‑anesthetic examination.
• Determines in consultation with an anesthesiologist the choice of anesthetic technique and appropriate monitoring for each patient.
• Ascertains that blood of proper type is available when indicated and operative permit is properly signed.
• Explains procedure to patients, including risks and benefits.
• Assembles supplies and equipment in operating room.
• Selects solutions to be administered for fluid replacement.
• Administers anesthetic agents to maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state.
• Places both noninvasive and invasive monitors as indicated to monitor patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, color and fluid loss and watches for significant physical changes.
• Keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition.
• Records condition of patient prior to, during and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
• Assists in moving patients to recovery room and observing condition, notifying physicians when unfavorable situations develop.
• Assists with care of patients suffering respiratory or cardiac emergency problems with airway management techniques and using Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• On‑Call (Beeper).
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Typical physical effort: standing or walking, bending, crouching, stooping; occasional lifting (≤25 lbs).

Equipment: office equipment, clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Education

• B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing
• Preferred: D.N.P. – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Red Cross
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) – American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
• Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Registered Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Anesthesiology
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Clinical Anesthesia
• Critical Thinking
• Detail‑Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Care
• Patient Care Documentation
• Patient Monitoring
• Recordkeeping
• Time Management
• Vital Signs

Driver’s License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Grade

S38

Salary Range

$176,600.00 – $309,100.00 per annum.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; family care resources available for continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.