Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Department: Advanced Practice Providers
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

About the Opportunity

Join OU Health’s Anesthesia team and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, academic environment. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you’ll play a vital role in providing safe, compassionate anesthesia care for patients across a wide range of surgical and medical procedures.

You will work alongside anesthesiologists, residents, and multidisciplinary care teams within Oklahoma’s leading academic health system — where education, innovation, and excellence are part of every case.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer safe, high-quality anesthesia using established clinical guidelines and privileges approved by the Department of Anesthesiology.

• Conduct and document pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations, obtain informed consent, and manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.

• Provide airway management consultation and participate in emergency response (code) situations as directed by supervising anesthesiologists.

• Collaborate with residents and medical students, offering mentorship and clinical support during anesthesia rotations.

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program (AANA Council of Accreditation).

• Current RN and APRN license in the State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority.

• NBCRNA certification required.

• BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS (AHA) certifications required.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join OU Health

• Work in Oklahoma’s most advanced academic medical center with full access to cutting-edge technology and resources.

• Collaborate with expert physicians and healthcare leaders in a teaching and research-driven environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Advance your career and make a lasting impact.
Join OU Health — where your expertise in anesthesia supports exceptional patient outcomes and lifelong learning.

Elevate Your Career with OU Health

Join OU Health, where physicians and advanced practice providers lead the way in transforming healthcare across Oklahoma and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines cutting-edge clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education to create better outcomes for patients — and rewarding careers for providers.

When you become part of OU Health, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, teach the next generation of healthcare professionals, and contribute to research that shapes the future of medicine. Our integrated care model ensures that every provider has the support, technology, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional care at every stage of life.

Why Choose OU Health

• Nationally Recognized Children’s Care
  Home to Oklahoma’s only comprehensive pediatric heart transplant program and a nationally recognized leader in children’s services.

• Most Specialized Network
  The state’s largest and most comprehensive specialty and subspecialty physician practice.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
  The only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma — one of just 73 nationwide.

• Level I Trauma Excellence
  Oklahoma’s leader in Level I trauma care for more than 30 years.