Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

UNC Health Nash; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a CRNA to join the NGH Anesthesia team. The role supports a broad case mix in an on-site operating suite, employing regional anesthesia, MAC sedation and general anesthesia as needed.

The CRNA will work under an essential anesthesia team, perform pre-operative evaluations, manage patient monitoring, and ensure equipment readiness for safe, effective anesthesia care across procedures.

Qualifications

• Masters in nursing and nurse anesthetist program graduate.
• Valid licensure as a CRNA and RN with required certifications (ACLS, PALS, BCLS).
• CRNAs eligible to apply with appropriate credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations and discusses questions with patients and families.
• Verifies identity and procedure and assesses anesthesia risk per guidelines.
• Ensures anesthesia equipment is ready and stocked with emergency drugs.
• Establishes IV/arterial access and applies appropriate monitors.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia with appropriate agents while monitoring safety.

Skills

CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist

Patient safety

Education

Master's in nursing

Nurse Anesthetist program graduate

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BCLS

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Description

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The CRNA will employ multiple modalities, including regional anesthesia, MAC sedation and general anesthesia, in the operating room to provide adequate analgesia or anesthesia during surgical procedures. The CRNA scope of practice is defined by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the North Carolina Practice Act. Providers are accountable to the North Carolina Board of Nursing for practicing nursing within the scope of the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act.

The CRNA will work with an exceptional team who support full scope nurse anesthesia practice. Great mix of cases including general, orthopedics, urology, plastics, GYN, podiatry, dental, ENT, ophthalmology. Out of department procedures include endoscopy, cardioversions/TEE, and IR. There are no hearts or lungs. CRNAs function independently to provide labor epidurals on a designated labor and delivery tract.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations on patients utilizing established guidelines and administers appropriate pre-operative medications. Consults with physicians as appropriate. Ensures that any patient/family questions or concerns are satisfactorily addressed.
• Verifies patient identity and correct procedure(s). Checks for appropriate physical status for anesthesia/analgesia, following through as warranted.
• Ensures that anesthesia machine, breathing circuits, monitoring equipment, suction devices and all other equipment that will be used is fully operational, in advance of scheduled time for procedure. Ensures availability of backup and emergency drugs on anesthesia cart, to include necessary equipment for their administration.
• Appropriately establishes and secures intravenous/intra-arterial lines, applies appropriate monitors based on patient needs and procedural requirements.
• Induces and maintains inhalation, intravenous, local, regional and topical anesthesia commensurate with commonly used anesthetics and techniques, constantly monitoring drug effects and altering dosage to maintain optimal physiological function consistent with patient well-being, safety and procedural goals.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

Masters in nursing and certificate graduate of approved Nurse Anesthetist program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Cert/Recert by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• RN.
• ACLS Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• BCLS certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

CRNAs with required education and credentials are eligible to apply.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Anesthesia

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.