Baptist NEA - PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

LifeLinc Corporation • Jonesboro, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia services at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The position offers flexible scheduling and optional call coverage in an autonomous yet collaborative clinical environment. The hospital is a 228-bed medical center with a full spectrum of medical, surgical, and specialty services. The case mix includes all specialties.

The CRNA provides professional anesthesia services in accordance with the standard of care and applicable state and federal laws. Duties include pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation, anesthesia management, airway care, recovery and post-anesthesia follow-up, and responding to emergencies. The CRNA also contributes to administrative, regulatory, communication, and teamwork functions.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., as needed. Weekday and weekend call may be needed and is optional. This position is not benefits-eligible. LifeLinc covers professional liability malpractice insurance. LifeLinc describes its mission as improving healthcare through innovative solutions and clinical quality, and offers provider education and leadership development through LifeLinc Academy and LEAP.

Requirements

• 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 AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experienced CRNA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
• Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
• Remain aware of and comply with applicable American Association of Nurse Anesthetists rules and regulations and local, state, and federal requirements.
• Perform and accurately and promptly document pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations.
• Request consultations and diagnostic studies; select, obtain, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
• Provide professional anesthesia services in accordance with the standard of care and applicable state and federal laws.
• Manage patients’ airways.
• Manage emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Release or discharge patients from post-anesthesia care and provide post-anesthesia follow-up related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Respond to emergencies with airway management, emergency fluids or drugs, or basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the CRNA’s expertise.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Work with peers to obtain required information promptly and resolve outstanding issues as appropriate.
• Support departmental teamwork by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas, and collaborating on problem-solving.

Benefits

• Professional liability malpractice coverage provided by LifeLinc.
• Provider education and continuing medical education credits through LifeLinc Academy.
• Clinical leadership training through LEAP.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level