CRNA - Full-Time with $60K Commitment Bonus & Relocation

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus $60k

Annual stipend $15k per 1.0 FTE

CME allowance $2,500

Relocation budget $8,000

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time on-site position. The role administers anesthetics for surgical procedures and guides anesthesia care from pre-op to recovery.

New grads welcome; MSN/DNP/DNAP CRNA program graduate with RN licensure required. Incentives include a $60,000 commitment bonus, $15,000 annual stipend for each 1.0 FTE, $2,500 CME allowance, and up to $8,000 relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MSN, DNP or DNAP CRNA program.
• CRNA certification; eligibility for certification by the AANA as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.
• Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA.

Responsibilities

• Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
• Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
• Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
• Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
• Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
• Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
• Disassemble equipment and clean the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the proper personnel.
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
• Perform other duties related to the work described herein.

Skills

Nurse anesthesia

Education

MSN/DNP/DNAP CRNA program

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time on-site position. The role administers anesthetics for surgical procedures and guides anesthesia care from pre-op to recovery.

New grads welcome; MSN/DNP/DNAP CRNA program graduate with RN licensure required. Incentives include a $60,000 commitment bonus, $15,000 annual stipend for each 1.0 FTE, $2,500 CME allowance, and up to $8,000 relocation assistance.