CRNA PRN Temple Memorial

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

120d

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PRN is a licensed registered nurse with advanced specialized training in the administration of anesthesia. The CRNA administers, monitors, and adjusts anesthetic doses to individual patients, from neonatal through geriatrics, during surgery and other procedures. Limited to select locations based on unique workplace dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Obtains 40 CEUs every two years.
• Maintains certification and registration.
• Keeps informed of current trends and updated procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and initiate change.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work variable hours.
• Ability to share 'on call' duties and respond in an acceptable time frame.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician's pre-anesthetic evaluation and lab data.
• Reviews health history, including psychosocial as well as biophysical.
• Performs pre-induction examination and inspection of anatomical parts or organ systems related to a formulated anesthetic plan.
• Performs a brief physical assessment of the patient, dentures, prosthetic devices, allergies, and NPO status.
• Verifies that all prescribed safety standards have been complied with before induction of anesthesia.
• Induces and maintains general anesthesia at required and safe levels.
• Selects and administers anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines.
• Performs intratracheal intubation and extubation protecting the patient at all times.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs regional anesthesia using techniques prescribed by the assigned staff anesthesiologist.
• Monitors life support functions, recording various data, and verifies equipment is in working order.
• Manages fluid, blood and electrolyte loss and replacement within the guidelines of the Department of Anesthesia policies and procedures.
• Performs basic perioperative diagnosis testing and documentation to the anesthetic record.
• Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to post-anesthetic recovery room.
• Protects the patient during transportation to Recovery Room and gives a detailed report to the assigned Recovery Room personnel.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees