PRN CRNA - Day Shift (No Nights or Weekends)

Capitol Pain Institute, PA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado Springs is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia at its Ambulatory Surgery Center. The selected candidate will collaborate with physicians and monitor patients before, during, and after surgery. Responsibilities also include proper documentation, maintaining equipment, and mentoring peers. Ideal candidates will have certification by AANA and a current RN license. This is a per diem position offering flexibility with a focus on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as an Independent Licensed Practitioner at ASCs before providing care.
• The CRNA must have a strong background in various anesthetic techniques and modalities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment meeting internal deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Document all hemodynamic parameters and interventions accurately.

Skills

Independent Licensed Practitioner

Advanced Practice Nurse Provider certification

Pain management skills

Team collaboration

Excellent judgment

Education

Certification by AANA

Current State RN license

Job description

Description

CPIhealth is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing chronic pain. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, we offer a platform for healthcare providers to excel in their specialties while making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

CPIhealth is seeking a self-motivated, service-minded, and confident Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Per Diem to join our team to work in collaboration with physicians and medical professionals at our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) to administer intravenous, MAC (monitored anesthesia care) and general anesthesia prior to invasive procedures and/or surgical cases. These procedures include radiofrequencies, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pain pump trials along with permanent placement of spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal pain pumps minimally invasive spine surgeries. CRNA also cares for the patient before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management, overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.

Essential Functions

1. Management of the patient while in the OR with clear direction to ancillary staff as to when monitors can be removed and when the patient can be moved and transported.
2. Confer with physician on assessment, diagnosis and plan of treatment, especially regarding care of patients undergoing radiofrequency ablations, trial and permanent intrathecal pumps and spinal cord stimulator placements, and minimally invasive spine surgeries.
3. Monitor patient's reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and take remedial action when warranted.
4. Checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
5. Ensuring safe clinical and surgical procedures are provided to patients.
6. Following individual physician protocols regarding anesthesia administration.
7. Perform a pre-procedure assessment, review of H&P and answer patient questions in a timely and courteous manner.
8. Correct application of hemodynamic monitoring equipment, including BP cuff, Pulse oximetry probe, oxygen administration and EKG and/or ETCO2 monitoring, if indicated.
9. Assembling, maintaining and inspecting the anesthesia equipment and supplies prior to the start of each work day and before each case that would require its utilization.
10. Documentation of all hemodynamic parameters.
11. Documentation of all interventions including medication administration.
12. Accurate accounting of all controlled substances, including Propofol, at the beginning and end of shift with an RN or other healthcare professional.
13. Advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition.
14. Follow safe clinical procedures and correct non-compliance issues in a professional manner.
15. Document patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
16. Submit post-operative reports on patient's condition and maintain records of anesthetics administered.
17. Assist in the transport of patients.
18. Maintain professional credentials and take a leadership role in peer education.
19. Mentor, motivate and train peers and clinical staff.
20. Effective communication with staff.
21. Attend regularly scheduled company, department, and peer meetings.
22. Provide coverage and support to facilities within the organization where needed.
23. Provide assistance in other areas as requested by physicians and site managers.

Requirements

1. Credentialed as an Independent Licensed Practitioner (ILP) the ASCs prior to providing care.
2. Advanced Practice Nurse Provider (APNP) certified and licensed required.
3. The CRNA is authorized and therefore skilled in delivering comprehensive pain management and anesthesia care to patients. All the accepted anesthetic techniques and modalities including epidural, spinal, peripheral nerve block, simple sedation, or local administration of anesthetic agents are within the scope of practice. Experience in Orthopedics or other relevant areas helpful.
4. Desire to serve patients and be self-motivated while exhibiting sound judgment, intellectual honesty, appropriate interpersonal skills and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner.
5. Excellent bedside manner, emotional stability, and the ability to make decisions in emergencies.
6. Respect for other, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient’s welfare are essential attributes.
7. Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills.
8. Excellent judgment.
9. The ability to contribute in a team environment and to provide excellent customer service.
10. Ability to work independently, meet internal and external deadlines and produce a consistently high-quality product.
11. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
12. EMR Software knowledge preferred.
13. Continuing Professional Education and Development

Licenses & Certifications

1. Certification by AANA.
2. Advanced Practice Nurse Provider (APNP) certified and licensed required.
3. Current State RN license
4. BLS certified or obtain certification within three months of hire. ACLS certification or obtain certification within the first year of hire.