Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provides anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics. Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice. Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintain adequate patient records, participate in the teaching activities of the department, participate in a variety of continuing education program, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative care as indicated.
We have 4 main sites in our downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to decide which site you would be interested in applying to: The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3. The second-floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms and in development is an interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and a heme-oncology procedure room. Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental and plastics. The University Hospital operating area is the central receiving unit within a level-one, academic trauma center. There are 21- OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics and Burns. interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, Bronch, Neuro-angio and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group. Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24-hour shift staff which cover most nights, and a limited number of 10 hours shifts. Self-scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends, holidays, and night coverage. The MUSC Ashley River Towers hospital is an adult care centered academic facility in Charleston, SC. We have 10 operating rooms as well as a robust NORA practice including 7 endoscopy procedural areas and 6 Heart and Vascular and interventional radiology suites. OR coverage for the CRNA practice includes surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatrics, plastics, and occasional vascular/thoracic. Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery consists of 9 OR's for adult outpatient and inpatient populations. Ambulatory Service Groupings are ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and Colorectal.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia, and certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
• The minimum education requirement for those hired after March 1, 2019 is a master’s degree, or higher, with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.
• Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended.
• Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment.
• Current knowledge in anesthesia practice.
• Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility.
• Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
• Must be recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics.
• Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
• Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment
• Assist in transport of patients
• Maintain adequate patient records
• Participate in the teaching activities of the department
• Participate in a variety of continuing education program
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Provide resuscitative care as indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level