Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

77 consultants•Nellis Air Force Base, NV

1d•$105 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves independently overseeing the anesthesia process for patients in an inpatient treatment facility that operates 24/7. Daily shifts vary in length (8, 10, or 12 hours) and are determined by surgical and patient care demands. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of anesthesia management, from pre-anesthetic assessments to post-operative recovery, including the development and execution of individualized anesthetic plans. Meticulous documentation of all anesthetic events is crucial.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in nursing, with graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA).
A minimum of 2 years of active CRNA practice, with recent engagement within the last 6 months.
Experience must encompass cases involving General Anesthesia and Obstetric (Neuraxial) Anesthesia.
Must hold current certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist from the National Board for Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Must hold a current Registered Nursing (RN) License and CRNA License from any U.S. state.
Hold an unrestricted RN License from any state.
Maintain current certifications in BLS, ACLS or ALS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS, following guidelines from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Independently oversee the anesthesia process for patients, including conducting preoperative evaluations, preparing patients, administering monitored anesthesia care (MAC), regional anesthesia, general anesthesia, and neuraxial blocks.
Monitor and address patient reactions during anesthesia and surgery, managing intravenous fluid therapy, performing invasive monitoring, and executing post-operative evaluations as authorized by the MTF Credentials Committee.
Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments, including securing informed consent, coordinating necessary consultations or diagnostic studies, and prescribing pre-anesthetic medications.
Formulate and execute individualized anesthetic plans, ensuring safety and efficacy tailored to the patient's clinical profile.
Perform a thorough evaluation immediately prior to anesthesia induction, reviewing the medical record, relevant laboratory data, and assessing pre-anesthesia medications, as well as any changes in the patient's condition.
Maintain the patient’s physiological homeostasis, addressing any abnormal responses to anesthesia or surgical interventions.
Collect and interpret physiological data by appropriately applying noninvasive monitoring techniques.
Strategically manage the patient’s airway and pulmonary function throughout the anesthetic process.
Oversee the patient’s emergence from anesthesia, ensuring homeostasis, alleviating pain and side effects, and preventing or addressing complications through judicious selection and administration of medications, fluids, or ventilatory support.
Diligently document all relevant events during the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia, including dosages and durations of anesthetic agents, additional medications, intravenous fluids, and blood components.
Ensure post-anesthetic notes include at least one entry detailing the presence or absence of anesthesia-related complications.