Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate CRNA education programs, staff orientation programs, in-service education, and staff development.
• Assist the Chief CRNA in implementation of quality patient standards and guidelines in compliance with all departmental policies.
• Advise Chief CRNA in the establishment of priorities for CRNA educational initiatives regarding current anesthesia practice and guideline requirements.
• Design and implement education programs to meet accreditation and practices standards. Participate in the formal and informal instruction of CRNA staff and students.
• Coordinate in-service education in congruence with Chief CRNA and Senior Nurse Anesthetist.
• Utilize creative education sessions, including simulation center, using adult learning methods and integrating team building.
• Provide collaborative and consultant support to other hospital disciplines including surgical, medical, peri-operative and post-operative services.
• Develop creative education sessions using adult learning methods and integrating team building.
• Develop and maintain systems to document the results of educational programs.
• Provide leadership in the practice of CRNA education, emphasizing quality patient care, service, education and research consistent with institutional mission and goal statements.
• Assist and advise CRNA colleagues in annual evaluation and development and implementation of educational goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, ASA and AANA Standards, and all state and federal regulations.
• Create, manage, and obtain CE credit for the CRNA educational activities.
• Professionally assist the Chief Nurse Anesthetist in the orientation, supervision, and management of the activities of SRNAs.
• Participate in the evaluation, counseling, coaching and/or mentoring of the aforementioned personnel.
• Create and manage schedules for SRNAs.
• Professionally assist the Chief Nurse Anesthetist in delivering clear and timely communications while also leveraging human resource management tools such as employee recognition.
• Report to the Chief CRNA at CW; position will have a clinical component.
• Provide anesthesia (to all patients regardless of age) and anesthesia related care to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist.
• Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations.
• Develop the Anesthesia Care Plan together with the anesthesiologist.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate perioperative anesthesia care.
• Maintain appropriate patient records including quality assurance documentation. Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies. Function in accordance with all institutional policies and guidelines.
• Maintain licensure, certification and current BLS, PALS, and ACLS status.
• Quality assurance and research:
• Participate in planning, coordinating and evaluating unit quality improvement activities.
• Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice by CRNA staff.
• Promote staff involvement in clinical research, as applicable.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

• Current and accurate resume and application must be completed.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice or Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice.
• Current Michigan RN license and certification as a nurse anesthetist.
• Five (5) years FTE of nurse anesthesia experience.
• Current ACLS or PALS certification.
• Previous teaching/precepting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of adult learning/education. 

• Five (5) years FTE of pediatric nurse anesthesia experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical educational programs. 
• Experience with running medical simulation scenarios.

• Please note: This position will involve 0.4FTE of administrative time and 0.5FTE of clinical time; this ratio may vary depending on the needs of the department.
• Variable shift start/end times and shift length.
• Subject to change with variable OR activity.

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University?s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.