Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Obstetrics

Performance Search Partners; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Search Partners is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) specializing in obstetrics for a full-time, 6-12 month contract in Fort Bragg, California. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license, relevant certifications, and a strong background in anesthesia delivery for various surgical procedures.

This role involves providing anesthesia services, documenting assessments, and counseling patients on options. Working hours can vary between 8 to 24 hours in shifts throughout the week, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Four years of clinical experience in general and regional anesthesia.
• Experience in obstetrical anesthesia with over 200 births per month.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services in obstetrical anesthesia.
• Document pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations.
• Select and administer pre-anesthetic medications.

Skills

Obstetrical anesthesia delivery

Pre-anesthetic assessment

Patient counseling

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current Advanced Practice Registered Nursing license

Certification from the Council on Certification/Re‑certification of Nurse Anesthetists

Job description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Obstetrics

• Full‑time

6‑12 month contract. Contract employee shall have the following qualifications and documentation:

• Possess a current Advanced Practice Registered Nursing license in any state or the District of Columbia at all times.
• Hold current certification from the Council on Certification/Re‑certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum four years of clinical experience in the delivery of general and regional anesthesia for all ages of patients and all types of surgical procedures, including major vascular, neuro‑surgical, and thoracic procedures.
• Experience in the delivery of and monitoring of all types of anesthesia utilized in obstetrical anesthesia (general endotracheal, sub‑arachnoid block, epidural).
• Within the past 12 months, full‑time obstetrical anesthesia CRNA must have documented experience of at least six months providing epidural anesthesia (labor epidurals) in support of obstetrical anesthesia with a delivery rate in excess of 200 births per month.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide anesthesia services primarily in the area of obstetrical anesthesia.
• Perform and document pre‑anesthetic assessments, including requests for and evaluation of consultations and diagnostic studies.
• Select, order, and/or administer pre‑anesthetic medications and fluids.
• Counsel patients on anesthetic options and risks, and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
• Develop an anesthetic plan.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed.
• Act as adjunct faculty in the US Army and/or Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Programs in Anesthesia Nursing.
• Precept student nurse anesthetists, participate in graduate education functions, provide verbal and written critique of student performance, and maintain medical records in accordance with applicable policies.

Shift Availability

Scheduled work hours are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, including weekends and federal holidays. Total work hours shall not exceed 40 hours per week, unless mutually agreed upon. Shifts may range from 8 to 24 hours.

Required Certifications

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be maintained at all times during the contract. Contractor bears the expense.

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