Southern Bone and Joint- PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
About The Position
LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia services at Southern Bone and Joint in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The position offers flexible PRN scheduling, with Monday-through-Friday shifts of 10 hours as needed and no call requirements. The CRNA will practice autonomously in a collaborative environment and provide cost-effective, high-quality anesthesia care. The position is not benefit eligible. Southern Surgery Center provides orthopedic and pain management procedures for physicians at Southern Bone and Joint Specialists. The facility has four operating rooms, one procedure room, nine pre-operative bays, nine recovery bays, two overnight extended-care rooms, and a training observation room. It has achieved six consecutive three-year accreditations from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The case mix is orthopedic only, with approximately 3,700 cases annually. The CRNA will perform clinical and administrative duties, including pre-anesthetic assessments, anesthesia management, recovery care, emergency response, and collaboration with colleagues. The role requires an approved nursing education and accredited nurse anesthesia education, successful completion of the applicable AANA certification, at least two years of independent experience, and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. LifeLinc Anesthesia describes its mission as “Changing the Status Quo” through innovative healthcare solutions and excellent clinical quality. It supports provider growth through LifeLinc Academy, which provides skills development and CME credits, and LEAP, its clinical leadership training program.
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 certification by the AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor.
- At least two years of independent experience.
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
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 local, state, and federal regulations.
- Perform and accurately document timely pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, including requesting 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 and emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
- Release or discharge patients from post-anesthesia care and provide follow-up evaluation and care 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 other 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 problem-solving with colleagues.
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Career Level
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