Certified Registered Nurse Anestitist CRNA

Fresenius Medical Care•Plantation, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Azura Vascular Care, a division of Fresenius Medical Care, is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Plantation, Florida. The CRNA is an advanced practice registered nurse who practices autonomously and collaboratively with an interprofessional healthcare team to provide high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care. The role cares for patients across the lifespan and at varying acuity levels in outpatient settings, supporting surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain-management procedures. The CRNA assesses and prepares patients for anesthesia, develops and implements anesthesia care plans, administers anesthesia and pain-management therapies, and monitors patients through emergence, recovery, and discharge. The role also provides airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and emergency support; performs regional and interventional pain procedures; educates patients and caregivers; and participates in patient-safety and quality activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. The role may involve exposure to infectious or contagious materials and radiation, and wearing protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods. Most work time is spent on the feet; lifting and positioning patients may be required, including lifting objects over 50 pounds. Travel between locations is primarily during the business day, with some out-of-area or overnight travel possible; approximately 10–15% travel may be required.

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 compliance with applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Current certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Insurability by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by the institution or state.
8–12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in a facility setting on a regular basis.
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to provide anesthesia and perioperative or operating-room care that supports patient safety and wellbeing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with clinical staff and other disciplines.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and assessing population- and age-specific needs.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
Ability to maintain confidential records.
Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.
Ability to travel between locations; approximately 10–15% travel may be required.
Ability to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five years of CRNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document pre-anesthesia patient assessments and evaluations.
Review, request, and order laboratory or diagnostic studies as permitted by state law.
Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
Develop and implement anesthesia care plans.
Select, prepare, and use equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs for sedation, anesthesia, and pain management; perform safety checks as needed.
Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjunctive and accessory drugs, and fluids.
Document a time-based record of events during peri-anesthetic care.
Perform airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
Facilitate emergence and recovery by evaluating patient responses and providing medications, fluids, and ventilator support as needed to maintain stability during transfer.
Provide post-anesthesia cardiovascular and respiratory support, evaluate patient responses to anesthesia and surgery, and take corrective action as appropriate.
Provide post-anesthesia follow-up care and discharge patients from the post-anesthesia care unit.
Implement acute and chronic pain-management modalities.
Manage emergency situations by assessing and stabilizing patients and determining disposition, including providing airway management and emergency medication administration.
Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques within granted clinical or special privileges.
Insert and manage peripheral, arterial, pulmonary, or central venous lines and catheters.
Provide patient and caregiver education.
Consult with respiratory care providers and implement respiratory and ventilator care when appropriate.
Promote patient safety, address observed risks, report adverse events and near misses, and communicate potential risks in processes, procedures, or devices to responsible personnel.
Use an interdisciplinary approach, including consultation or referral to another clinician when appropriate.
Perform advanced and interventional pain management using medications, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted modalities, with or without fluoroscopic guidance.
Use ultrasound and fluoroscopy as appropriate.
Participate in center quality, medical executive, and other management meetings upon request from the Medical Director.
Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.