Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full Time .9 FTE (East Memphis Surgery Center)

LifeLinc Corporation • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

In addition to his/her routine clinical duties as a staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), he/she is responsible for all quality initiatives and proactively and collaboratively promotes high quality, cost-effective anesthetic care by leading interactions with hospital medical staff and administration. LifeLinc Anesthesia has emerged as one of the top, comprehensive anesthesia management providers in the country. Since 2003, LifeLinc has centered its mission on 'Changing the Status Quo' of healthcare through innovative solutions and excellent clinical quality. We recognize that an exceptional anesthesia team enhances patient safety and experience. This is why we enable our providers to serve as leaders in the perioperative setting, maximizing their potential and fostering long-term employment relationships. Come join a team committed to provider growth and continuing innovation in anesthesia!

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Successfully completed the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Certification.
• At least two years of independent experience.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of LifeLinc.
• Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
• Remain compliant with rules and regulations as they pertain to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists at local, state, and federal levels.
• Perform and document a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Request consultations and diagnostic studies.
• Select, obtain, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications and fluids.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
• Perform conscious sedation/MAC anesthesia on outpatient and inpatient cases.
• Manage a patient's airway.
• Manage emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Release or discharge patients from a post-anesthesia care area.
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Work with peers to obtain required information on a timely basis and to solve outstanding issues.
• Promote and contribute positively to the teamwork of the department.

Benefits

• CME Reimbursement
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Malpractice Professional Liability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees