CRNA

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)

Retirement plan

Competitive wages

Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick

Educational assistance

Six paid holidays per year

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Anesthesiology team. This role involves providing anesthesia care while monitoring quality and ensuring patient safety. We seek passionate candidates eager to contribute to our community's health.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Missouri CRNA license, have at least one year of critical care experience, and possess strong communication skills. Join NKC Health for a fulfilling career dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist License is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year critical care nursing experience is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide Monitored Anesthesia Care, Regional, and General Anesthesia.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists on patient care plans.
• Monitor patients during surgeries and procedures.

Skills

Critical care nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Summary

NKC Health Medical Group is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our NKC Health Anesthesiology team in the Northland! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health Medical Group team!

Here at NKC Health Medical Group our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. Joining NKC Health Medical Group means you are joining a team that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.

Reasons To Join Meritas

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance

Job Description

Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, the CRNA will provide Monitored Anesthesia Care, Regional, and General Anesthesia, while holding independent professional responsibility as an advanced practice nurse. CRNAs also participate in monitoring quality of anesthesia care and contribute to the quality management program.

Job Duties

• Reviews anesthesia informed consent and pre-anesthesia evaluation, including laboratory and diagnostic studies. Collaborates with the anesthesiologist on the plan of care to provide the most appropriate and safest anesthesia for each patient.
• Administers adequate depth of anesthesia and vigilantly monitors the patient throughout surgery and procedures. Observes and records all objective and subjective data in the electronic record. Recognizes and takes appropriate corrective action to patient responses in consultation with the anesthesiologist during the intra-operative phase. Assists and performs necessary invasive procedures.
• Implements orders and considerations specified by the anesthesiologist. Reports to PACU RN necessary information and hands off care. Evaluates effectiveness and complications of anesthesia by performing post-operative rounds.
• Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities. Complies with policies and procedures. Efficiently performs all aspects of patient care in an environment optimizing patient safety and reducing the likelihood of errors. Advocates for patient during perioperative phase.
• Performs all other non-clinical duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
• Active Missouri Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist License
• Minimum of one (1) year critical care nursing experience
• Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional patient-centered care mentality.

More Possibilities

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health Medical Group, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health Medical Group team, where your voice counts.

NKC Health Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.