Community Practice CRNA

WVU; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Nurse Anesthetist to provide exceptional anesthetic care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety during procedures. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care while enjoying a schedule that allows for work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Join a leading organization that values excellence in patient care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN and APRN licensure in West Virginia is required.
• Board certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and manage anesthesia processes effectively.
• Document patient status and communicate with the surgical team.

Skills

Airway Management

Anesthesia Administration

Patient Monitoring

Intravenous Catheter Insertion

Resuscitative Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure

APRN (Nurse Anesthetist) Licensure

Board Certification in Nurse Anesthesia

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Monitoring Devices

Job description

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This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Will provide anesthetics in non-academic facilities and will be required to safely maintain a high volume, rapid pace environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, and APRN (Nurse Anesthetist) in the State of West Virginia is required.
2. Board Certified or Recertified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains excellence in airway management and usage of all airway adjuncts, i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc.
2. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals.
3. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques.
4. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases.
5. Monitors patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manages the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognizes abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures.
6. Determines the need for additional laboratory tests and provides resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluates and manages the patient in the immediate post-operative period.
7. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administers blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the anesthesiologist.
8. Appropriately documents the patient status in the anesthesia record.
9. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verifies the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procures and assembles equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available.
10. In accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards, reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identifies appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
11. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient.
12. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist.
13. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs, and medical students in the clinical area.
14. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.
15. Efficiently provides anesthetics conducive to rapid turnover and high case volume.

Additional Job Description:

Fairmont Endo Center (2 suites)

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

No nights, weekends, holidays, or call.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology

Address: 1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer: University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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About Us

University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice. UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.