Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Weekend Only

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $75,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist to collaborate with physicians in developing anesthesia care plans and delivering IV sedation, monitored anesthesia care, or general/regional/local anesthesia for a range of procedures. You will monitor patients, perform CPR or life support during emergencies, and support the department under the Manager of Anesthesiology.

The position requires weekend work as defined by the unit; a signing bonus of up to $75,000 plus relocation assistance is

Qualifications

• Licensed as CRNA in Michigan with current certification.
• Completion of accredited nurse anesthesia program and state licensure.
• ACLS and BLS certification required; NBCRNA certification preferred.
• PALS is an additional preferred certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluation and preparation.
• Prepare the OR suite for all types of anesthesia.
• Administer, manage, and monitor anesthesia care during induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and evaluation.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Airway management

Patient monitoring

CPR / life support

Education

Nurse Anesthetist

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NBCRNA

RN

Job description

Summary

This position in collaboration with a physician develops an anesthesia care plan. Provides IV sedation and/or monitored anesthesia care and/or administers general, regional or local anesthesia for a variety of surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Monitors patients accurately and performs CPR, ventilation or life support measures during emergencies throughout the Medical Center. Manages the patients' physiological condition while under anesthesia and initiates corrective actions as necessary or as directed by a physician. Assists with other departmental or professional duties as requested by the Manager of Anesthesiology. This position works every weekend as defined by the unit.

*Up to a $75,000 Signing Bonus as well as Relocation*

Responsibilities

• (25%) * Perform pre?anesthetic evaluation and preparation.
• (25%) * Prepares the OR Suite for all types of anesthesia.
• (25%) * Administers, manages, and monitors anesthesia care during induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• (25%) * Provide post?anesthesia care and evaluation.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer.)
• Essential: true
• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support (Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer.)
• Essential: true
• Credential: CRNA: Certified RN Anesthetist
• Essential: true
• Credential: NBCRNA: National Board CRNA (Equivalent Experience: Member Council on Re Certification of Nurse Anesthesiology.)
• Essential: true
• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
• Essential: true

Required Education

• Education: Nurse Anesthetist
• Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of anesthesia as normally acquired through completion of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia culminating in certification and licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Essential: true

Other Information

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes appropriate safety precautions to insure the safe administration of his/her anesthesia care.
• Identifies opportunities for improving quality, including patient outcomes and operational efficiency within the Department.
• Provide clinical support to other departments within the Medical Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS

• Written, organization, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups to interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic and advanced skills required practicing anesthesia. These may include but are not limited to:
• Adult and pediatric venipuncture
• Arterial line insertion
• Medication calculation and effects
• Sterile technique
• Airway maintenance
• Administration and management of regional anesthetics
• Compliance with all Medical Center policies and practices as described in the employee handbook.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an additional preferred certification.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.