Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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$97.75/hr - $156.40/hr

• Sign-On Bonus: $30,000 (2-year commitment)
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Up to $60,000 paid directly to lenders
• Licensure & Certification Costs Covered
• CME Reimbursement: $2,000 annually + 40 hours of CME PTO
• Malpractice Insurance
• PTO based on years of experience

• $50/hour above FTE for pre-scheduled hours over 4

Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgeon/anesthesiologist/surgical team.

Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.

Participates in preoperative evaluation including but not limited to assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre-medications, requesting and/or review of preoperative studies.

Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.

Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.

Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervene as needed.

Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care to other qualified individuals; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon; and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.

Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing advanced airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and work groups as necessary.

Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.

Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.

Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

License/Registration/Certification Required

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND

Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA).

Active DEA registration prior to hire

If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire

Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire

Education Required:

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

Required:

No experience required

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Must have functional vision and hearing.

• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a…