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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Multiple Locations Available

DUKE HOSPITAL Full Time Durham, North Carolina
Requisition Number: 206618
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Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

$30,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered.

Job Location – Multiple Locations AVAILABLE

Job Summary

Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
  • Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
  • Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
  • Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
  • Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
  • Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
  • Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
  • Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program

Certification

  • CRNA
  • Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.

Licensure

  • Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA

Experience

  • New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training

Job Hours

Shift options vary based on location.  Many options are available.

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