CRNA - SOM-Anesthesiology - Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CRNA assesses patient care needs and provides anesthetic care for surgical patients. The role administers medically directed or supervised local, general, inhalation, regional, intravenous, monitored, and other anesthetics for surgical, obstetrical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The CRNA consults with patients preoperatively about anesthetic needs, monitors their reactions to anesthesia, and adjusts care accordingly.

The position is part time, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Main Campus in Jackson, and is classified as a salaried, exempt role. The position is grant funded: No. FTE is 50%. The work shift is day shift.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited CRNA program.
• Must be a certified registered nurse anesthetist at the time of hire; certification must be from the Mississippi Board of Nursing or another state.
• A student may qualify if within 180 days (in the last semester) of graduation, but must be a certified registered nurse anesthetist at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for providing anesthesia to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures.
• Evaluate patients preoperatively to assess physical status and anesthetic risks and prepare for anesthetic treatment.
• Administer medically directed anesthetics during surgical, obstetric, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Respond to critical patient care needs related to invasive monitoring, intravenous access, and airway management.
• Conduct pre- and post-anesthesia evaluations, explain the plan, obtain informed consent, and follow up on postoperative complications.
• Educate, instruct, and mentor student nurse anesthetists, residents, and other allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request.
• Report case-based quality and safety issues and develop and evaluate improvement measures to ensure safety and performance improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed