Nicklaus Children's Hospital is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our team. In this role, you will provide anesthetic care for pediatric patients under the direct supervision and guidance of a Pediatric Anesthesiologist. You will be responsible for the full anesthetic process, from pre-operative assessment to post-anesthesia care and evaluation.

What You'll Do

Obtain the patient’s medical history and perform physical exams.
Verify patient identification, procedure, informed consent, and NPO times.
Assess the patient’s pain management needs prior to the procedure.
Assess patient's medical history, physical exam, and age-specific needs for safe anesthesia.
Discuss patient's needs with the supervising anesthesiologist to determine pre-anesthetic medications and anesthetic techniques.
Write orders for pre-anesthetic medications.
Perform pre-anesthesia machine checks and set up and organize all assigned rooms.
Participate in Time Out and verification of patient identity, procedure, and site.
Administer the anesthetic plan with the supervising anesthesiologist.
Insert peripheral venous catheters, radial artery catheters, or central venous catheters under supervision.
Perform supervised techniques for mask ventilation, tracheal intubation, extubation, and mechanical ventilation.
Provide anesthesia care consistent with infection control and safety.
Continuously monitor patients with various equipment and document every 5 minutes on the anesthesia record.
Continuously adjust the level of anesthesia and respiratory support to meet patient’s needs.
Observe skin color, blood color, and perform arterial blood gas analysis when indicated.
Constantly monitor blood loss and urine output and record on the anesthesia record.
Manage patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid-base balance as discussed with the anesthesiologist.
Maintain vigilance and immediately notify the supervising anesthesiologist of any unexpected patient reactions.
Maintain detailed records of medications, techniques, and patient response on the anesthetic record.
Assist in the resuscitation of critically ill, severely traumatized, or compromised patients.
Work as a team member to provide breaks and lunches for other anesthesia personnel.
Provide a thorough report of the patient’s condition and peri-anesthetic course to the post-anesthesia care provider.
Provide post-anesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient’s response and potential complications.
Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation post-anesthesia.
Initiate and administer pharmacological or fluid support for cardiovascular stability if emergently required post-anesthesia.
Evaluate patients for discharge from a post-anesthesia care area.

What We're Looking For

Master's or Doctorate degree (DNP or DNAP) of Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the AANA Council of Accreditation.
APRN State of Florida Licensure, maintained active and in good standing.
National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
American Heart Association BLS, maintained active and in good standing.
American Heart Association PALS, maintained active and in good standing.
American Heart Association ACLS, maintained active and in good standing.
Successful completion of Credentialing by NCH Medical Administration.
Level II Background Check.

Nice to Have

Pediatric experience.

Team & Environment

You will work under the direct supervision and guidance of a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, reporting to that role. Our culture fosters amicable relationships with patients, families, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and surgical technicians. We promote professionalism, pride, respect, honesty, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility towards safety and optimum patient care.