Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN (Baptist Union County)

LifeLinc Corporation • New Albany, MS

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About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is currently seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an exciting opportunity providing high quality, cost-effective anesthesia care in an autonomous, but collaborative clinical environment. Come practice at the top of your license and join a team committed to leadership in anesthesia care. In 2008, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was voted Best Hospital under 100 beds by the Mississippi Nurses Association. Since then, the hospital has outgrown that category, expanding to 153 beds, but we will continue to earn new accolades simply by doing what we do best: providing compassionate, high-quality care for every patient. Two great examples of this commitment are Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County’s maternity and childbirth services and our high quality diagnostic capabilities to aid in early detection and enhance quality of life through successful treatment.

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 cognizant of rules and regulations as they pertain to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and remain compliant at a local, state, and federal level.
• Perform and document a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting 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, and 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, as appropriate.
• Promote and contribute positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers.

Benefits

• Professional Liability will be covered by LifeLinc.

What This Job Offers

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