Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its Pediatric Anesthesiology Division. At Children’s of Wisconsin, the practice of anesthesiology encompasses a medically directed team approach involving faculty anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, residents and advanced practice certified nurse anesthetists and CAAs. The successful candidate must possess the ability to provide high quality anesthesia care to a complex pediatric patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Pediatric Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and CRNAs.

Childrens Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin

Children’s Wisconsin is a Proud Partner with The Medical College of Wisconsin

Center Highlights

  • Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, the highest rating possible
  • One of only two Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers in Wisconsin
  • Level 1 Pediatric Surgery Center, the highest rating possible and the first in the United States to earn that distinction
  • Recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace every year since 2010 and as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner
  • Subspecialties routinely recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer general and local anesthesia
  • Maintain anesthesia delivery systems and monitors, including testing and calibration
  • Prepare patients to be effectively monitored
  • Monitor patients under anesthesia
  • Make recommendations regarding anesthetic care plans
  • Perform post-procedure tests on patients to ensure that they are recovering well
  • Responsible for the operation of anesthesia equipment to monitor patients while delivering direct anesthesia care
  • Provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality
  • Obtain complete patient medical histories, conducting physical exams and pre-procedure interviews
  • Review the complete patient medical history to confirm its authenticity with the patient/family to ensure it is accurate with the physical exams and pre-procedure interviews
  • Administer/order required diagnostic and laboratory tests
  • Work with Anesthesiologists to determine the next step of prep for the procedures and begin the stages of prepping the patient for the procedure
  • Employ CPR or other emergency procedures as indicated
  • Perform varies administrative duties that might involve collecting medical records, conducting patient chart reviews and following up with patients/families pre or post procedures

Position Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program required
  • National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification required
  • Candidates can be either a Certified Nurse Anesthetist or board eligible for certification as a CRNA
  • Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience in pediatric health care, previous CRNA experience
  • Wisconsin RN license
  • AHA BCLS and/or ACLS required

Interested Candidates Should Contact

To learn more, contact Jennifer Scherer, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Jescherer@mcw.edu.

About Children’s Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin

mcw.edu | MCW offers medical, master’s, doctorate, master’s of public health and master’s of art degrees. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees, making it one of the largest health care employers in Wisconsin. MCW works with national and international medical specialty societies and community hospitals to accredit approximately 200 continuing medical education activities annually for physicians and other health professionals.

Childrenswi.org | A 304-bed hospital dedicated solely to the care of children, Children’s Wisconsin is one of the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the country. It offers a Level I trauma center, a Level I surgery center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a 72-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. It is the primary pediatric hospital for all of the children of Southeast Wisconsin and the main referral center for children living in much of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The hospital also receives patients from across the country and around the world for specific subspecialty care.

The Children's Wisconsin facilities include a day surgery area, preoperative clinic, two PACU areas with 24 beds, two hybrid cath labs, 18 operative suites and three special procedure rooms. Anesthesia services are routinely provided in several additional locations including interventional radiology, CT, MRI, ERCP and radiation therapy. The Jane B Pettit Pain and Palliative Care Center accommodates over 1,500 outpatient visits annually, as well as supporting the Acute Pain Service faculty. The nearby Surgicenter of Greater Milwaukee includes a six-room operative suite with associated day surgery and PACU areas.

Visitmilwaukee.org | Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city without the stress or cost. The largest city in Wisconsin, Milwaukee has affordable housing, excellent public and parochial schools and minimal traffic. Neighborhoods are known for their variety and character. The local business community is strong in manufacturing, technology and service industries. Milwaukee is located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, nestled along one of Lake Michigan’s beautiful bays.

Explore your future and learn more about Children’s Wisconsin, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee at childrenswi.org/yourfuture.