Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full Time (Eye Specialty Group)

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. Eye Specialty Group with locations in Memphis TN, Southaven MS, and Olive Branch MS, is a premier, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving the greater Memphis area and Mid-South region for over 50 years. With a reputation for excellence in clinical care, cutting-edge surgical innovation, and ethical leadership, our practice is dedicated to preserving and restoring vision through compassionate, personalized care.

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 covered by LifeLinc.

What This Job Offers

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