CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, Jackson Main, Part Time with Benefits, Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia under medical direction for a variety of surgical cases, using inhalation, intravenous, spinal, or rectal agents. The role applies appropriate professional techniques, continuously reviews anesthetized patients’ conditions during surgery, and takes remedial measures to address unfavorable clinical conditions. The Nurse Anesthetist also provides immediate preoperative and postoperative care as patients are introduced to and recover from anesthesia. Work follows recognized professional principles and techniques, and anesthesia procedures are subject to supervision by the Attending Anesthesiologist assigned to the area.

This is a part-time, day-shift position with benefits at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. The Nurse Anesthetist also supports operating room procedures, contributes to professional development and patient-care standards, and serves as a clinical educator for student registered nurse anesthetists.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Florida RN/CRNA license, or eligibility for licensure as a CRNA/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• National Board Certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, with at least six months of validity, maintained at Jackson Health System throughout employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory requirements or nursing standards of practice for the specialty.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs related to their individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Compassion, patience, and a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies fully and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and accurately document patients’ pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Formulate patient-specific anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust patients’ physiological conditions as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and each patient’s needs.
• Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia and adjunct medications and take appropriate action.
• Prioritize and implement corrective action in stressful situations.
• Observe, monitor, and resuscitate patients en route to the recovery room or a special care unit according to protocol.
• Provide concise, comprehensive anesthesia reports to recovery-room or unit nurses according to protocol.
• Transfer responsibility for postoperative patient care to other qualified providers to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Support operating room procedures.
• Keep patients informed about their medical condition and prescribed course of treatment.
• Perform day-to-day operational and administrative management duties independently in the absence of the Chief CRNA.
• Participate in additional areas of responsibility within the individual CRNA’s expertise.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to and assist with others’ professional development.
• Search anesthesia and related literature and suggest changes and improvements to patient-care standards.
• Function as a clinical educator for student registered nurse anesthetists.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit competency checklist.
• Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level