Clinical Instructor - CRNA - Anesthesia - Truman Medical Center (FT Varied shift
Kansas City, MO 
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Clinical Instructor - CRNA - Anesthesia - Truman Medical Center (FT Varied shifts)

TMC Truman Medical Centers

Job LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department
UH Anesthesia

Position Type
Full time

Work Schedule
varied

Hours Per Week
40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

The CRNA performs and provides oversight in the assessment and delivery of anesthesia procedures. Performs duties within the Scope of Practice of a Nurse Anesthetist. Ensures proper documentation is maintained as prescribed by the practice. Instructs nurse anesthesia students, medical students and medical residents in the fundamentals of anesthesia, anesthetic techniques, management of anesthesia equipment, and monitoring techniques. Participates in the design and development of the program curriculum, conducts clinical evaluations of students' performance, and performs general administrative tasks for the Anesthesia Department. Works independently with occasional direction or instruction.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's degree and BSN if MS is in a related science field with certification as a Nurse Anesthetist required or equivalent clinical experience.
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and must be maintain in a current status.
  • Verbal communication skills required to counsel and explain procedures to patients, train staff members and communicate with other departments and organizations.
  • Maintain current Missouri license and advanced practice document of recognition.
  • Maintain current Nurse Anesthetist National Certification
  • Written communication skills required to prepare reports, and maintain records. Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Lifting greater than 50 pounds requires assistance.
  • Skilled in all types of anesthetic techniques and be able to supervise and instruct students with varying levels of skills.
  • Doctorate in Nursing or Science related field is preferred

Truman Medical Centers is committed to being a leader in providing culturally inclusive health care services for patients in ways that are effective, fair, respectful, and culturally competent and in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for employees. We value and celebrate our differences, which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, literacy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mobility, abilities, and belief systems.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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