Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
About The Position
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PRN – ENDOBRONCHIAL The Endoscopy team currently covers clinics at the Duke Medical Pavilion, Duke South Clinics, and Brier Creek Endoscopy Center Job Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical and medical procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program
- CRNA.
- Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA
- A minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, and other medical procedures, primarily of an endoscopic nature; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
- Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
- Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
- Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
- Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
- Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
- Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
- Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
