Southern Bone and Joint- PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

LifeLinc Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide professional anesthesia services at Southern Surgery Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The role offers an autonomous yet collaborative practice environment focused on exceptional, cost-effective anesthesia care. The facility provides orthopedic and pain management procedures and includes four operating rooms, one procedure room, pre-op and recovery bays, overnight extended-care rooms, and a training observation room. The case mix is orthopedic only, with approximately 3,700 cases annually. The schedule is Monday through Friday, consisting of four 10-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per week, with no call requirements. The CRNA will perform clinical anesthesia duties, participate in administrative and communication activities, and contribute to teamwork and continuity of care. LifeLinc also offers educational resources through LifeLinc Academy and leadership training through LEAP.

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.
Successful completion of the AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor's certification process.
At least two years of independent experience.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and function as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Remain cognizant of applicable American Association of Nurse Anesthetists rules and regulations and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
Perform and timely and accurately document 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 their emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
Release or discharge patients from post-anesthesia care and provide post-anesthesia follow-up related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
Respond to emergencies by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the CRNA's expertise.
Attend meetings as needed.
Work with peers to obtain required information in a timely manner and resolve outstanding issues as appropriate.
Promote departmental teamwork by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas, and solving problems with colleagues.