(Bascom Palmer) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Per Diem

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a per diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Miami. The CRNA prepares solutions and administers anesthesia for procedures, collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other clinicians.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-anesthesia visits, reviewing medical history, monitoring anesthesia, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of relevant CRNA experience is expected.
• Valid Florida APRN license with BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-anesthesia visits and documents anesthesia notes.
• Reviews medical history to determine proper anesthesia methods.
• Administers or evaluates diagnostic tests related to anesthesia.
• Monitors anesthesia administration and patient vital signs.
• Manages airway and ventilation during anesthesia and recovery.
• Responds to emergencies with life support and airway management.
• Develops anesthesia care plans and adheres to policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Learning Agility

Technical Proficiency

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Florida APRN license

BLS ACLS certifications

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a per diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Miami. The CRNA prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Moreover, the incumbent works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Preforms pre and post anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
• Reviews medical history, evaluating patients and determining proper methods of anesthesia.
• Performs or evaluate diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKG’s).
• Measures and monitors the level and speed at which anesthesia is administered.
• Monitors patient vital signs to ensure safety, to include skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation or urine output.
• Informs physician of patient’s condition during anesthesia.
• Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques, such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
• Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia and cares for patient’s immediate post-operative needs.
• Prepares prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering fluids or drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques.
• Develops anesthesia care plans.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree in relevant field required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN license BLS ACLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.