Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – University Hospital (Main)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. $50,0000 sign-on bonus available The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. The CRNA informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Hours per week: 40 Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly Provide 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.

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.
CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.
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

Prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures.
Informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Provide 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.