CRNA - LCMC Health

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable work hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join their dedicated team. The CRNAs will provide anesthesia services in various surgical environments, manage patient care, and respond to emergency situations across multiple locations. With comprehensive support and a commitment to high standards of care, this role offers an opportunity to impact patient health positively while working within a collaborative team focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• CRNA certification and state nursing license required.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and emergency situations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical cases, ensuring patient stability.
• Manage airway through intubation and ventilation in emergencies.
• Provide clinical support in various healthcare settings.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Emergency response

Patient monitoring

Pain management

Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA)

License to practice professional nursing in Louisiana

Job description

CRNA Opportunities available at LCMC Health

Eight hospital Locations to choose from:

• Manning Family Children's (New Orleans)
• University Medical Center (New Orleans)
• Lakeview Hospital (Covington)
• West Jefferson Medical Center (Marrero)

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.

Position 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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic. Maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis and to correct abnormal responses to the 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, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubating.

Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area, provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.

Orders, initiates or modifies pain relief therapy, through the utilization of 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 but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive labs.

Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral for these services. Identify and manage emergency situations, including the 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.

Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are 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 and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising. Is a member of departmental committees and research participant.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing and advanced practice nursing in Louisiana.
• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Your job is more than a job.

CRNA Opportunities available at LCMC Health

Eight hospital Locations to choose from:

• Manning Family Children's (New Orleans)
• Touro Hospital (New Orleans)
• University Medical Center (New Orleans)
• New Orleans East Hospital (New Orleans)
• Lakeview Hospital (Covington)
• Lakeside Hospital (Metairie)
• East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie)
• West Jefferson Medical Center (Marrero)

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.

Position 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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic. Maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis and to correct abnormal responses to the 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, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubating.

Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area, provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.

Orders, initiates or modifies pain relief therapy, through the utilization of 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 but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive labs.

Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral for these services. Identify and manage emergency situations, including the 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.

Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are 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 and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising. Is a member of departmental committees and research participant.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing and advanced practice nursing in Louisiana.
• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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