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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 Per Diem Nurse Anesthetist opportunity in our Anesthesiology department. *

The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 95 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 55,000 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 much more (no OB, no Trauma, no Open heart).

*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: Graduate from an approved program of nurse anesthesia education.

EXPERIENCE

Required: None

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required: All of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or (APNP).

Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the Council on Certification (or Recertification) of Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 176822

* Employment Status: Per Diem

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Day/Evening

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 153,140

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 153,140

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 153,140

* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: No

* Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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