Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Children's Mercy Kansas

• Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Learn more about living in Kansas City Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview "I started working at Children's Mercy as a Registered Nurse, then left to attain my degree as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Now I'm back as a CRNA at a place I love, caring for the most amazing population-pediatric patients! I work alongside others who are here because of their passion to provide the best care possible for the kids and families we serve. Throughout this organization, there are extraordinary teams that make my job so much better. I could not be happier with my choice to work at Children's Mercy. This is my dream job!" - Ugne Krupskis, CRNA "Taking care of pediatric patients has been a great experience. I love my job because of all the wonderful people I work with on the perioperative team here at CM!"
• Landon Streed C-AA Position Highlights: $30,000 Sign-On Bonus Exceptional Work Life Balance Premium pay for any hours wokred beyond expected clinical work week Eligible for extra shift work and compensation Our anesthesia care team provides services in Missouri at our main campus and across the state line at CMK. We offer a high level of acuity, coverage of all specialties, and encourage autonomy and growth. This position will provide coverage at our Kansas location only. Anesthetists will work 10 hour shifts. No weekday or weekend overnight call. The anesthesia care team at CMH includes physicians, anesthetists, residents, and fellows. Anesthetists serve as paid preceptors to rotating anesthesia students and have opportunities to serve on department and hospital-wide committees. The perioperative team at CMH provides exceptional patient care and creates an environment of inclusion, support, and encouragement. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: expertly provides anesthesia services as delineated by the collaborative practice agreement for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's Degree Graduated from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or by its successor agency. and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist KS Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Missouri Required Upon Hire Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Kansas Required Upon Hire Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications. Required Upon Hire Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Required Upon Hire Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.