Pediatric CRNA - CHM
Company: Detroit Medical Center Shared Services
Location: Warren
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Detroit Medical Center Central Campus is
committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and
collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have
the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a
healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the
lives of our patients. Benefit Statement: At Tenet Healthcare, we
understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of
professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a
comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available
plans and programs include: • Medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match •
Generous paid time off (PTO) • Career development and continuing
education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare C
dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program,
Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet
insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness
insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home
insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and
is determined by employment status Job Summary: Under general
supervision and in collaboration with a physician, the CRNA will
fulfill responsibilities according to educational preparation,
clinical expertise and established standards, protocols and
practices of advanced practice nurses. Responsibilities include the
administration of anesthetics and adjunctive medications to render
patients insensible to pain; monitoring patient's condition while
under anesthesia; initiation of corrective actions using
professional judgment; and functioning as a team member to perform
preoperative reassessment, preoperative assessment, anesthetic
management and post-anesthesia care of the patient.
Responsibilities also include leadership and educational functions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Establishes preoperative
rapport with patients and patients' families; provides
clear/concise explanations to patients' questions and/or concerns,
using tact and sensitivity in all interactions. Informs patient of
the anesthetic options and associated risk and benefits. 2.
Develops, in collaboration with a physician, a comprehensive and
individualized anesthetic care plan based on complete review of
patient history, planned procedure and the physical status of the
patient. Requests or orders additional tests as indicated.
Reassesses patient condition and proposed anesthetic plan
immediately prior to surgery. 3. Assesses and documents the
integrity of all equipment and necessary supplies prior to the
initiation of anesthesia. 4. Determines the need for invasive and
non-invasive techniques/procedures and monitoring equipment.
Selects, applies and/or inserts the necessary equipment, catheters
and/or monitors to deliver continuous and safe patient care. 5.
Implements the anesthetic plan and technique as developed which
includes the administration of intravenous, inhalation, Monitored
Anesthesia Care (MAC), local and/or regional anesthetic agents
and/or adjunctive medications to produce and maintain general
anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, analgesia and/or
hypnosis. 6. Uses quantitative/qualitative methods to calculate
fluid/blood loss during surgery. Administers intravenous fluids,
blood and/or blood products based on above criteria and including
sound judgment and in accordance with specific patient rights and
preference. 7. Provides continuous monitoring according to
established guidelines and documentation of significant events
occurring during induction of, maintenance of and emergence from
anesthesia; evaluates and interprets patient's responses and
various test results via the use of a variety of monitoring
modalities such as precordial or esophageal stethoscope,
temperature monitor, gas analyzer, pulse oximetry, capnography,
electrocardiography, blood pressure, spirometry, blood gases,
central venous pressure and pulmonary artery pressure. Adjusts the
anesthetic care plan according to direct patient observation and/or
information from various monitoring methods. 8. Transports patients
to the recovery area, conducts assessment and provides summary
report of the patient's condition to the recovery room personnel
for continuum of care; assesses and treats adverse reactions to
anesthesia in postoperative area. 9. Uses established criteria to
evaluate and discharge patients from recovery room according to
established departmental guidelines. Provides a summary of post
anesthetic condition following surgery including reference to
anesthesia-related complications 10. Provides professional support
and resuscitative care, including tracheal intubation on an
emergency/urgent basis throughout the hospital and adjacent
facilities 11. Demonstrates skill in the use of a variety of
anesthetic equipment including trouble-shooting and basic
maintenance. Follows appropriate procedure to identify, label and
report defective equipment. 12. Develops and demonstrates ongoing
professional growth and development; serves as an expert and/or
consultant for other personnel in the system. 13. Actively
participates with physicians as a team member to manage patients
with acute and/or chronic pain. 14. Demonstrates active involvement
in required educational experiences and assignments (e.g.,
supervising, mentoring and evaluating students and other health
care personnel. 15. Maintains a working knowledge of the DMC and
department policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Actively
participates in departmental quality assurance, committees and
continuous improvement programs. 16. Conducts research
independently and/or in collaboration with students or other
disciplines. Uses research data and continuous quality improvement
processes to make recommendations for changes in clinical practice
that will result in improvement of patient outcomes and system
changes 17. Integrates clinical and management skills with fiscal
responsibility. 18. Provides leadership for committees/task forces
to address departmental, regional and system concerns. 19.
Functions in a collaborative manner to precept and mentor
individuals involved in patient care. 20. Demonstrates active
involvement in community activities and those activities that are
congruent with the mission of the organization. 21. In addition to
the general responsibilities, CRNA's may seek application for
affiliation to the academic program with responsibilities for
didactic education for students/residents associated with certified
anesthesia programs. 1. Graduate from an accredited school of
nursing. 2. Graduate from an accredited school of anesthesia. 3.
National CRNA certification and/or re-certification. 4. Michigan
license to practice as a registered nurse. 5. Michigan Specialty
Certification in Anesthesia. 6. Current member of American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 7. Masters degree in anesthesia
or other related area, preferred. Facility Description: The Detroit
Medical Center (DMC) is a nationally recognized health care system
that serves patients and families throughout Michigan and beyond. A
premier healthcare resource, our mission is to help people live
happier, healthier lives. The hospitals of the Detroit Medical
Center are the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving
Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Hutzel Women's Hospital, the
DMC Heart Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, the Rehabilitation
Institute of Michigan and Sinai-Grace Hospital. DMC's 150-year
legacy of medical excellence and service provides patients and
families world-class care in cardiovascular health, women's
services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, orthopedics, pediatrics,
rehabilitation, organ transplant and other general and specialty
services. DMC is a key partner in Detroit's resurgence, which
continues to draw national and international attention. A dedicated
corporate citizen with strong community ties, DMC is one of the
largest and most diverse employers in Southeast Michigan. EEO
Statement: Employment practices will not be influenced or affected
by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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comply with all applicable laws and regulations Job: Surgical
Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: Detroit
Medical Center Shared Services Job Type: Full Time Shift Type:
Rotating
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