Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Chenega Government Mission Solutions•Shiprock, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Locum Tenens) to provide services to Indian Health Service beneficiaries at Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico. The role delivers anesthetic care with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity, human dignity, and positive patient health outcomes. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekday and weekend on-call duties. Compensation may be W-2 at $195 per hour and $37 per hour on call, or 1099 at $250 per hour and $40 per hour on call. Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance. The Nurse Anesthetist works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia or the Chief’s designee. Anesthetic care is monitored through NNMC’s quality assurance plan, and the role may also be subject to technical direction or guidance from a designated Government official. The position requires internet access for use of the Electronic Health Record, and patient documentation must be completed before the end of each shift. Delinquent charts must be completed before the contract at NNMC ends.

Requirements

Be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Have at least 1 year of experience as a CRNA.
Hold a current, valid, unrestricted license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory throughout the contract term.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications.
Be eligible for ICU and diagnostic lumbar puncture credentialing by the Indian Health Service.

Responsibilities

Provide anesthetic care to patients at the Indian Health Service’s Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico.
Provide anesthetic services for operating-room surgical cases and other situations as needed, including emergencies and procedures in any area of the facility.
Consult with surgical and anesthesia staff regarding patient care.
Ensure patients receive proper anesthetic care.
Review clinical records and follow documentation procedures to ensure records are properly maintained.
Complete all patient documentation before the end of the shift and complete delinquent charts before the contract ends.