Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Summey Medical Pavilion

Job Description Summary

Summey OR platform consists of 4- OR suites and 2 minor procedure rooms which cover surgical specialties, including ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Urology, Plastics, General Surgery and Endoscopy. Currently, all procedures are performed on-site and serve the pediatric population, as well as some general adult services.

The anesthesia staff on site includes Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, CAAs and Anesthesia Residents. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The ambulatory surgery facilities are part of the MUSC Magnet designation, Joint Commission accredited and uphold the highest level of care possible.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Informs physicians of patient condition during anesthesia, performs pre‑ and post‑anesthesia patient visits, and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.

Hours per week: 40. Weekly schedule:
Monday–Friday. No major holidays or call. Sign‑on bonus available for new graduates and experienced candidates.

Must be a graduate of a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs–approved program and be certified or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Must be insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits. For those hired after March 1, 2019 a master’s degree or higher with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia is required.

Current competency in clinical privileges, proficiency in operating anesthesia equipment, and up‑to‑date knowledge of anesthesia practice are required. Basic safety, universal precautions, and effective working relationships with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff are also required. Clinical supervision is provided by an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision by the CRNA manager.

Must be recognized as an APRN or be eligible to obtain practice in South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from an American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Current license to practice as an APRN in South Carolina is required.

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking continuously; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; perform job functions from kneeling positions infrequently; bend at the waist continuously; twist at the waist frequently; squat and perform job functions frequently; perform pinching operations frequently; perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously;

perform firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders continuously; fully use both legs continuously; use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; reach in all directions continuously; lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently; lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 in. unassisted infrequently; lift from 36