Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Sheboygan - PRN

223 Aurora Medical Group, Inc.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 137,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

223 Aurora Medical Group, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a part-time anesthesia provider to deliver general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.

The role includes induction and maintenance of anesthesia, airway management, post-anesthesia care, narcotics accounting, and responding to emergencies, with 2 shifts per month and call from home as details indicate. Qualifications include RN license with CRNA certification, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license, DEA registration, and AHA

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice with CRNA certification.
• APRNP license and DEA registration.
• PALS/ACLS/NRP certifications to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.
• Induction, maintenance, and airway management during procedures.
• Post-anesthesia care and narcotic accounting; respond to emergencies.

Skills

CRNA

Patient care

Critical care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: 04020 AMG Specialist Group: Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN, 2 shifts required per month Monday-Friday Call varies and is from home Pay Range $99.75 - $159.60

Major Responsibilities

Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions. Performs pre-anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patient's condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia. Performs post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications. Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution. Responds to life threatening, Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful. May administers anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon. May provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center. Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice and applicable standards. May participate in departmental improvement processes and ASC processes when appropriate. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Master's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Must be able to: - Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to: - Lift up 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to: - Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: - Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to: - Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.