CRNA - PRN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our team. This role involves selecting and administering anesthesia, managing patient airway and pulmonary status, and providing clinical support in various settings.

The ideal candidate must hold an RN/CRNA license and certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Working hours are variable, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Select surgical setting anesthesia and administer anesthetic and fluids.
• Manage airway and pulmonary status using intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Provide clinical support services including in radiology and emergency departments.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Airway management

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

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

Licensed or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana

Job description

Responsibilities

• Select surgical setting anesthesia and administer anesthetic, adjuvant drugs, and fluids for all types of surgical cases.
• Pre‑anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post‑anesthetic care, peri‑anesthetic and clinical support functions.
• Select, apply and insert appropriate non‑invasive and invasive monitoring modalities to collect and interpret patient physiological data.
• Manage airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubation.
• Release or discharge patients from the post‑anesthesia care area and provide post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Order, initiate or modify pain relief therapy through drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
• Respond to emergency situations with airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs and basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Provide clinical support services outside the operating room, including radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive laboratories.
• Provide consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral.
• Identify and manage emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic and cardiopulmonary support, and management of blood, fluid, electrolyte and acid‑base balance.
• Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the individual's expertise as authorized by Medical Staff and policy and procedure manuals.
• Perform clinical and didactic teaching, supervision and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising.
• Serve as a member of departmental committees and participate in research.

Qualifications

• Licensed 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, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.

Working Hours: Variable Hours

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.