CRNA

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Opelousas, Louisiana is seeking a qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time role. Responsibilities include performing preanesthesia assessments and developing anesthesia care plans, with required certifications including AANA and BLS. The position offers varied schedules, including weekdays. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nurse Anesthesia required.
• Competency in administering anesthesia services.
• Licenses: CRNA, AANA, BLS, PALS and ACLS required.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment.
• Select, prepare, and use anesthesia equipment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan.
• Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, monitors, and drugs for sedation and anesthesia.
• Administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvants, fluids, or blood products as needed for anesthesia services.

Skills

Anesthesia care plan development

Informed consent procurement

Clinical competency in the specified responsibilities

Education

Masters in Nurse Anesthesia

AANA CRNA certification

Louisiana licensure eligible

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Invasive and non-invasive monitors

Job description

Overview

Full time position available.

Potential schedule: Position 1 schedule - call and weekend coverage, Position 2 schedule - M-F 7A-3P no call or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below
• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Reviews, requests, and orders (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan.
• Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
• Selects, orders, obtains, and administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.

Education

Masters in Nurse Anesthesia required.

Licenses & Certifications

American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA) Required, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Required, Basic Life Support (CPR) Required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Required, National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists- Required