CRNA - Touro

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Orleans is seeking a skilled CRNA to administer anesthesia across various surgical settings. Candidates must be licensed in Louisiana and certified as a CRNA. The role includes emergency response duties, clinical supervision of students, and providing respiratory care consultations. This position requires variable hours and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Louisiana.
• Certification as a CRNA.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia for various surgical cases.
• Manages patient airway and pulmonary status.
• Provides consultation for respiratory and ventilatory care.
• Instructs and supervises nursing students.

Skills

License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Overview

CRNA - Touro role at LCMC Health

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia for all types of surgical cases in various settings in accordance with their expertise, including pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions.
• Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic; maintains physiologic homeostasis and corrects abnormal responses to anesthesia or surgery.
• Applies and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
• Manages patient airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubation.
• Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Orders, initiates or modifies pain relief therapy through drugs, regional anesthetic techniques or other approved pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, and basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Provides clinical support services outside the operating room (e.g., radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive labs).
• Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral; identifies and manages emergencies, including initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with airway maintenance, ventilation, intubation and related support.
• Performs additional CRNA responsibilities within the scope of expertise and as authorized by Medical Staff and policy manuals.
• Performs clinical and didactic teaching, supervision and evaluation of students and contributes to interdepartmental liaison; participates in departmental committees and research.

Must-Haves

• 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 (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Work Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

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.

Additional information

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