Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3. The second-floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms and in development is an interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and a heme-oncology procedure room. Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental and plastics. This position qualifies for a location stipend. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. The CRNA informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics. Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice. Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintain adequate patient records, participate in the teaching activities of the department, participate in a variety of continuing education program, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative care as indicated.

Requirements

Graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia.
Certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
Master’s degree, or higher, with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia (for those hired after March 1, 2019).
Demonstrates current competency in the clinical privileges extended.
Proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment.
Current knowledge in anesthesia practice.
Basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility.
Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact.
Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
Recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures.
Informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Provides anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics.
Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
Assists in transport of patients.
Maintains adequate patient records.
Participates in the teaching activities of the department.
Participates in a variety of continuing education programs.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties.
Provides resuscitative care as indicated.