Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Allied Physicians Surgery Center is currently seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Our staff consists of two MD's and six CRNA's all who work independently and are extremely collegial. Allied Physicians Surgery Center maintains a 98th percentile patient satisfaction score because of the dedicated and experienced staff members. Part-time or Full-time available No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays: Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years surgical CRNA experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
Current CRNA Licensure
BLS, PALS, and ACLS Certification required.
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the functions, uses and theory behind the equipment used in surgery.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work in order of importance.
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.

Nice To Haves

Experience in spinal and peripheral nerve blocks is preferred, but we are open to training motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform and document the pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.