Nurse Anesthetist (Pediatric Cardiac)

Job Description

Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nurse Anesthetist – Pediatric Cardiac
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Washington, DC
• Service Setting: Children’s Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing (Estimated 3–6 Months)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4 Days/Week)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekend Call Required
• Call Type: TBD
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: TBD
• Callback Rate: TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
• Case Mix: Pediatric cardiac, congenital cardiac, neonatal and complex pediatric cases

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: Pediatric Levels I–IV
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Pediatric cardiac anesthesia and subspecialties
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 Days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pediatric anesthesia
• Cardiac anesthesia support
• Care of complex pediatric and congenital cardiac patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active District of Columbia license required (Willing to License)
• Board: NBCRNA
• Certifications: PALS
• Experience: Pediatric experience required; prefer 3+ years
• Other Qualifications: Must be willing to see cardiac patients

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide anesthesia care for pediatric and cardiac cases
• Support congenital and complex pediatric surgical cases
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiac and surgical teams
• Adapt to variable daily end times based on patient load
• Maintain accurate documentation within Cerner EMR