Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN

LifeLinc Corporation; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 206,640 - 344,400; Part time

Job summary

LifeLinc Corporation in Jefferson City, TN is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide services under an independent practice model. Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing and anesthesia programs and possess at least two years of independent experience. Responsibilities include performing anesthesia assessments, managing airways, and providing post-anesthesia care. The position offers a compensation of $185 per hour with no call or weekend requirements, making it ideal for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.
• At least two years of independent experience required.
• Must be certified in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations.
• Manage patients’ airways and recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer conscious sedation/MAC anesthesia.

Skills

Independent experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Overview

Facility: Jefferson Memorial HospitalLocation: Jefferson City, TNCompensation: $185hr

Assignment Options: 1099 CRNA for PRN or short term contract 60 or 90 daysCredentialing: 30-45 daysSchedule: 8 hour shifts (4/5 sites daily)Practice Model: Independent Practice ModelCase Mix: Eyes, GI, ENT, Podiatry & OrthoCall Requirements: No call, No weekends, No nights.EMR: Cerner

MalpracticeProfessional Liability will be covered byLeading Locum.

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to:

The Nurse Anesthetist shall be a Graduate of an approved school of nursing and a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. The CRNA will have successfully completed the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Certification or its predecessor's.

Additional Qualifications

• At least two years of independent experience
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

The CRNA scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Performing and documenting a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
• The day to day responsibility of the CRNA for this position will be to perform conscious sedation/MAC anesthesia on outpatient and inpatient cases.
• Managing a patient's airway.
• Managing emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area, and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to supervisors, patients, patient's family and other employees of organization.
• Able to work in a team‑oriented environment.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA

• Ensures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient information, according to the HIPAA Privacy Act and hospital policy and procedure regarding confidentiality.
• Complies with all information security practices.
• Takes annual HIPAA compliance exam.