Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Oshkosh - Full Time – Loan Forgiveness Offered

American Addiction Centers•Oshkosh, WI

7d•$100 - $160•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position in Oshkosh offers loan forgiveness. The role involves assembling supplies and equipment, administering anesthetics, monitoring patient reactions and vital signs during and after procedures, and maintaining records. Responsibilities include providing general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care, performing pre-anesthesia assessments, checking equipment readiness, and managing post-anesthesia duties such as patient monitoring, advising on care, and administering post-operative pain relief. The CRNA will also be responsible for narcotic accounting, responding to emergencies like Code Blue, assisting with difficult IV insertions, and potentially administering anesthesia under surgeon supervision or providing labor analgesia. Maintaining knowledge of current practices and participating in departmental improvement processes are also key aspects of the role. The position requires performing patient positioning and transporting duties that involve lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
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 issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Master's Degree in Nursing
No experience required
Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Responsibilities

Assembles necessary supplies and equipment, and administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to surgical or other medical procedures.
Monitors patients reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted.
Submits postoperative report on patients condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered.
Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions.
Performs pre-anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patient's condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
Performs post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.
Responds to life threatening, Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician.
Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.
May administers anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
May provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center.
Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice and applicable standards.
May participate in departmental improvement processes and ASC processes when appropriate.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term 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 and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Loan Forgiveness Offered