Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Main Anesthesia (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from young adults 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

• Must be a graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia, and certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
• The minimum education requirement for those hired after March 1, 2019 is a master’s degree, or higher, with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.
• Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended.
• Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment.
• Current knowledge in anesthesia practice.
• Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility.
• Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
• Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book.
• CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.
• Must be recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from young adults 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
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Provide resuscitative care as indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level