PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN (Cookeville)
About The Position
LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced PRN CRNA to join their team at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. This position offers flexible scheduling with optional call opportunities and the ability to practice in an autonomous, yet highly collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional, cost-effective anesthesia care. Cookeville Regional Medical Center is a nationally recognized regional hospital offering a broad range of surgical and specialty services supported by efficient perioperative workflows and strong clinical collaboration. CRNAs at Cookeville benefit from autonomy, streamlined OR operations, and strong relationships with surgeons and nursing staff, making this an outstanding practice setting for providers who value quality, teamwork, and a positive, well-structured clinical culture. LifeLinc Anesthesia has emerged as one of the top comprehensive anesthesia management providers in the country. Since 2003, LifeLinc has centered its mission on "Changing the Status Quo" of healthcare through innovative solutions and excellent clinical quality. They recognize that an exceptional anesthesia team enhances patient safety and experience. This is why they enable their providers to serve as leaders in the perioperative setting, maximizing their potential and fostering long-term employment relationships. LifeLinc’s educational arm, LifeLinc Academy, enables providers to optimize the skills necessary to practice autonomously and attain CME credits. LEAP, Leadership Empowered Anesthesia Providers, is LifeLinc’s clinical leadership training program designed to produce clinical leaders who excel in the business of anesthesia. The case mix includes all specialties.
Requirements
- ACLS/BLS/PALS certification
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
- Successfully completed the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Certification or its predecessor's.
Nice To Haves
- Optional Call Coverage
- Experienced PRN CRNA
Responsibilities
- Function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of LifeLinc.
- Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
- Remain cognizant of rules and regulations as they pertain to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and remain compliant at a local, state, and federal level.
- Perform and accurately document pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
- Provide professional anesthesia services to patients in accordance with the standard of care and state and federal laws.
- Manage a patient's airway.
- Manage emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
- Release or discharge patients from a post-anesthesia care area, and provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
- Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
- Attend meetings as needed.
- Work with peers to obtain required information on a timely basis and to solve outstanding issues, as appropriate.
- Promote and contribute positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers.
Benefits
- Malpractice: Professional Liability will be covered by LifeLinc.
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Career Level
Mid Level
