CRNA PRN - Versatile Anesthesia Specialist

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nurse Anesthetist at ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists serves the Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC on a PRN, part-time basis. You will cover daytime ORs across FRMC and three ambulatory surgery centers, handling a broad mix of cases from general to pediatrics and orthopedics.

CRNA candidates or those in certification, NC RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. Collaborative teamwork and autonomous practice are essential in this high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CRNA program
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other Anesthetists.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pre- and post-anesthetic care

Anesthesia administration

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Technical proficiency

Professional demeanor

Education

CRNA certification in progress

RN license in North Carolina

BLS ACLS PALS certifications

Job description

The Nurse Anesthetist at ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists serves the Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC on a PRN, part-time basis. You will cover daytime ORs across FRMC and three ambulatory surgery centers, handling a broad mix of cases from general to pediatrics and orthopedics.

CRNA candidates or those in certification, NC RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. Collaborative teamwork and autonomous practice are essential in this high-acuity environment.