CRNA - Children's

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia across various surgical cases in accordance with their expertise.

The CRNA will maintain patient homeostasis, respond to emergencies, and provide clinical support outside the operating room. This role requires adaptability with variable hours and certifications in life support. Join a team that values equal opportunity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced in anesthesia administration across various surgical settings.
• Strong ability to maintain patient physiological homeostasis.
• Effective in managing emergency situations and airway maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics and manage patient care during surgery.
• Provide consultation and implement ventilatory care.
• Conduct clinical teaching and evaluation of students.

Skills

Patient management

Anesthetic administration

Cardiac life support techniques

Pain relief therapy

Education

Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA) in Louisiana

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

The CRNA administers anesthesia for all types of surgical cases in various settings in accordance with their expertise. Administers anesthesia in four general categories: pre‑anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post‑anesthetic care, peri‑anesthetic and clinical support functions.

Responsibilities

• Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic.
• Maintains patient physiologic homeostasis and corrects abnormal responses to anesthesia or surgery.
• Selects, applies and inserts appropriate non‑invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
• Manages patient’s airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacologic support, respiratory therapy or extubation.
• Releases or discharges patients from a post‑anesthesia care area and provides post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Orders, initiates or modifies pain relief therapy through drugs, regional anesthetic techniques or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Provides clinical support services outside of the operating room, including radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive labs.
• Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations, including initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte and acid‑base balance.
• Conducts additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the expertise of the individual CRNA, as authorized by Medical Staff and stated in the policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs clinical and didactic teaching, supervision, evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaison.
• Participates as a member of departmental committees and research participant.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA) in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.

Shift Hours

Variable hours across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

LCMC Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.