CRNA - Horse Pen Creek PRN

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

A leading health system in Greensboro, NC is seeking a qualified Nurse Anesthetist to provide comprehensive anesthesia services including induction, maintenance, and monitoring. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing and relevant certifications such as CRNA and DEA registration. This role involves working closely with surgical teams and requires the ability to manage patient care during anesthesia. The organization offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of practice.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• PALS certification to be obtained within 6 months.
• ACLS certification to be obtained within 6 months.
• NRP certification to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services and manages induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
• Performs pre-anesthesia duties and ensures readiness of equipment.
• Remains with patients until safe transfer of care.
• Responds to life-threatening emergencies and maintains an airway.
• May administer anesthesia under supervision.

Skills

Ability to fulfill department schedule needs

Patient monitoring

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients. This includes induction of anesthesia, maintenance at required levels, support of life functions during anesthesia, recording of events, recognition and corrective action for abnormal patient responses, and professional observation and resuscitative care until vital functions are regained. Also participates in pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia activities and collaborates with the surgeon and team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services (general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care) and manages induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia; records pertinent events and responds to abnormal patient responses; provides resuscitative care until restoration of vital functions.
• Performs pre-anesthesia duties: ensures pre-anesthetic examination by a physician, verifies relevant tests and thorough assessment, reviews patient condition prior to induction, and checks readiness and sterility of equipment.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties: remains with the patient until safe transfer of care, advises post-anesthetic staff of problems, administers post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon, and monitors for anesthesia-related complications.
• Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.
• Responds to life-threatening and respiratory emergencies, establishes and maintains an airway under physician direction, and assists with difficult IV insertions when requested and available.
• May administer anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon. May provide labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center.
• Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice, and applicable standards; may participate in departmental and ASC improvement processes when appropriate.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and interprets information to meet age-specific needs as described in department policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of practice.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• PALS certification (to be obtained within 6 months unless not required by department leader).
• ACLS certification (to be obtained within 6 months unless not required by department leader).
• NRP certification (to be obtained within 6 months unless not required by department leader).

Education Required

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Must wear gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed; may be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids hazards.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift; operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs; health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system providing care under multiple brand names across several states. It employs teammates across hospitals and care locations and supports a broad range of clinical programs and education opportunities.

Note

Assembles necessary supplies and equipment, and administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to procedures; monitors patients and maintains records of anesthetics administered; submits postoperative reports on patients' condition.