Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Fresenius Medical Care•Apex, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Azura Vascular Care, a national leader in vascular specialty services and a division of Fresenius Medical Care, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for opportunities in Charlotte. This role offers autonomous work within a healthcare team, providing high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care to patients of all acuity levels across various settings for procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. The position involves floating between local facilities. Azura Vascular Care utilizes state-of-the-art outpatient centers and minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal patient outcomes and deliver an excellent patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
BLS and ACLS certification.
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.
Competent in performing as a CRNA in a clinical setting.
Proficient in operating anesthesia equipment and providing perioperative or operating room support to patients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Skilled in providing age- and population-appropriate patient care.
Understands principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Knowledgeable in infection control practices.
Able to maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

5 years of CRNA experience preferred.
8–12 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans.
Select, administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, and fluids; manage and perform safety checks on equipment.
Administer anesthesia and sedation, manage airways, and ensure safe anesthesia delivery during procedures.
Monitor patient condition, maintain time-based records, and adjust care to maintain stability.
Manage patient emergence and recovery, provide follow-up care, and discharge from the post-anesthesia unit.
Implement pain management strategies, including regional anesthesia and interventional procedures.
Stabilize patients in emergencies, providing airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory support.
Ensure patient safety, comply with standards, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with teams.