CRNA Part Time

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

2d•$281,279 - $306,031•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. They apply specialized skills in critical care and airway management. This part-time position is with South Shore Health’s Anesthesia department in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and has varied shifts. The listed compensation range is $281,279.00–$306,031.00. The CRNA provides care before, during, and after anesthesia, including patient evaluation and preparation, anesthesia administration, monitoring, and post-anesthesia follow-up. The position also includes airway and invasive procedures, management of patient fluids and electrolytes, equipment care, and maintaining clinical expertise and competency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a relevant undergraduate degree.
Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
At least 2 years of experience working as a CRNA in an acute setting.
RN license required.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification required.
ACLS and BLS certifications required.
Skills in airway management techniques and chronic pain management.
Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Solid understanding of current anesthesia practices and techniques.
Strong patient assessment skills.
Knowledge and skills in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability, and change management.
Knowledge and skills in word-processing PC applications.

Nice To Haves

Valid state APRN recognition preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluate patients.
Verify patient identity, obtain health history, recommend or request diagnostic studies, and document the pre-anesthetic evaluation.
Obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
Select, prepare, and administer anesthetic agents and other agents used in anesthetic care.
Inform the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of changes in a patient’s condition.
Provide anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care.
Insert invasive line catheters and devices; perform tracheal intubation and extubation and manage airways.
Provide mechanical ventilation; perform venous and arterial punctures; and obtain blood samples.
Perform and manage regional anesthesia.
Manage patients’ fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
Provide perianesthetic invasive and non-invasive monitoring using current standards and techniques.
Recognize and treat cardiac dysrhythmias using perianesthetic electrocardiogram monitoring.
Evaluate patient responses during emergence from anesthesia and provide pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure adequate recovery from anesthesia and adjunctive drugs.
Provide post-anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patient response and potential anesthetic complications.
Clean and sterilize equipment and notify a supervisor of needed equipment adjustments or repairs.
May provide patient care as needed to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing required for job responsibilities and to direct care on the unit.