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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Nursing is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is required.
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Basic Life Support Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association is required for non-clinical practice.
  • A current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license in good standing from the Kansas State Board of Nursing is required.
  • Maintain continuing education credits for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist recertification as defined by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
  • Demonstrate the ability to satisfy performance standards established by law and associated professional practice standards.
  • Be willing to have difficult conversations as needed and escalate issues to the Chief or Assistant Chief as needed.
  • Be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care, with approximately 90% of the role being clinical.
  • Assist with onboarding new employees at the facility they lead.
  • Provide insight into facility-specific details and assigned cases.
  • Identify cases where a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist would benefit from involvement and help assign new hires to those rooms, including moving an orientee to a room with positive case experience when available.
  • Participate in implementing and following up on departmental policies and initiatives.
  • Perform machine checks and monitor anesthesia pause and timeout compliance, Joint Commission requirements, SI review and follow-up, and RQI facilitation and compliance.
  • Serve as the equipment expert for the facility.
  • Oversee workflow, processes, and teamwork.
  • Round on rooms to observe timeouts, Joint Commission compliance, and documentation.
  • Support Charge Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in their role and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Document and escalate issues to the Associate Chief or Chief as needed.
  • Provide opportunities to demonstrate support and build teamwork.
  • Share responsibility for educating providers in the lead area and follow up on quality metrics as directed by the Education/Quality Lead, Associate Chief, and Chief.
  • Provide input for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist evaluations and document kudos and issues for the Chief and Coordinator to add to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' files.
  • Meet with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and the Associate Chief or Chief to provide input into evaluations.
  • Represent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists at meetings and participate on appropriate committees as assigned.
  • Serve as a resource and consultant to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist staff, the Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and anesthesiologists; these responsibilities continue beyond office hours.
  • Model policies, procedures, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
  • Communicate information clearly and concisely throughout the communication chain.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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