Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Two Rivers - PRN

Advocate Aurora Health • Two Rivers, WI

277d • $97 - $156

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position at Advocate Health involves providing anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients. Responsibilities include the induction and maintenance of anesthesia, supporting life functions during anesthesia administration, and recording pertinent events. The CRNA will also perform pre-anesthesia functions, post-anesthesia duties, and respond to emergencies. This role requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and various certifications, including CRNA certification and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia at required levels.
• Supports life functions during anesthesia administration, including induction and intubations.
• Records all pertinent events during anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Recognizes and takes corrective action for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia.
• Performs pre-anesthesia functions, ensuring appropriate examinations and tests are completed.
• Checks readiness and working conditions of all equipment used in anesthesia administration.
• Remains with the patient post-anesthesia until safe to transfer care.
• Advises personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific patient problems.
• Administers post-operative epidural pain relief and other analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.
• Responds to life-threatening emergencies, establishing and maintaining an airway.
• Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous insertions when requested.
• May administer anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
• Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, and current practices.
• Participates in departmental improvement processes when appropriate.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties, utilizing proper technique.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay for shifts and on-call duties.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree