Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Chenega Corporation•Shiprock, NM

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Locum Tenens) to provide services to beneficiaries of the Indian Health Service at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The role delivers anesthetic care with the aim of achieving positive health outcomes, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and human dignity. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekday and weekend on-call duties. Compensation may be W-2 at $195 per hour plus $37 per hour on call, or 1099 at $250 per hour plus $40 per hour on call. Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance. The Nurse Anesthetist works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia or designee. Anesthetic care is monitored through the medical center’s quality assurance plan. The role may also receive technical direction or guidance from a designated Government official. The Nurse Anesthetist must have internet access for the Electronic Health Record and complete patient documentation before the end of each shift; any delinquent charts must be completed before the contract at the medical center ends.

Requirements

Be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with at least 1 year of experience in that role.
Maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory throughout the contract term.
Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications.
Be eligible for ICU and diagnostic lumbar puncture credentialing by the Indian Health Service.
Have internet access to use the Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

Provide anesthetic care to patients at the Indian Health Service’s Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico.
Provide anesthetic services for operating room surgical cases and other situations as needed, including emergencies and procedures in any area of the facility.
Consult with surgical and anesthesia staff on patient-care matters.
Ensure patients receive appropriate anesthetic care.
Review clinical records and follow documentation procedures to ensure records are properly maintained.
Complete patient documentation before the end of each shift and complete delinquent charts before the contract at Northern Navajo Medical Center ends.