CRNA, Healthcare Nursing

CRNA Opportunity At Azura Vascular Care Northeast Philadelphia

Philadelphia is known for its rich history as the birthplace of the nation, but it's also a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with something for everyone. Its more than 100 distinct neighborhoods, from the Great Northeast to South Philly, offer diverse living options from rowhouses to high-rise apartments. Commuting around Philly is convenient, with an average one-way time of 31.5 minutes. Food lovers can indulge in iconic snacks like Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, and soft pretzels with "whiz."

Philly also offers plenty of free attractions, from the Liberty Bell to pay-what-you-wish museums, and locals are passionate about their sports teams, reflecting the city's deep-rooted love for all things Philly.

Azura Vascular Care Northeast Philadelphia is a specialized healthcare facility focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases. They offer a range of minimally invasive procedures, including dialysis access management, uterine fibroid embolization, and varicose vein treatment. Their goal is to provide prompt, personalized, and effective care in a comfortable outpatient setting.

• The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetics medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post anesthesia follow up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

• Have graduated from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia education.
• Must be certified or recertified by the National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Shall be licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Have at least one full year (12 months) of experience as a CRNA.
• Possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

• Target start date: ASAP
• Lodging/housing stipend: $157/daily
• Car Rental/Mileage Stipend: $275/weekly
• Site Name:
  Azura Vascular Care NE PA
• Duration of Assignment: 13 weeks
• Estimated Privileging Timeframe: 30 days.
• Hours information: 7am until cases are complete, Mostly 8-hour days but sometimes 10-hours.
• Required Call:
  No
• Case Mix: MAC sedation for IR

Kurz Solutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. Kurz Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.