Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Overview

ECU Health Chowan Hospital is a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Edenton, North Carolina. It serves approximately 30,000 patients per year and provides around 200 anesthetics monthly. The hospital has 3 main operating rooms (ORs) and 2 backup rooms for endoscopy and c-sections. Cases include general outpatient procedures and surgeries such as General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Podiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and Pediatrics (rare).

Job Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Schedule and Call

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm. 3 weeks on, 1 week off (12 weeks off per year). Urgent/emergent cases are performed from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Call is shared equally and rotated among the CRNAs. The CRNA is first call.

Job Summary

The CRNA will conduct patient evaluations, examinations, and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan. They will monitor patients during procedures and ensure safe care with optimal outcomes. They will use various anesthesia techniques, perform punctures, intubations, and extubations, and monitor post-operative care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers general anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures, and may place spinals and A-lines.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicates with patients, their families, and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Maintains patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and obtain licensure through an accredited nursing anesthesia program. Must be certified by the NC state board of nursing. Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting. CRNA must maintain certification and continuation of education.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• A strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• A strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.

Work Environment

Work performed in a medical environment. Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.

Benefits

• At or above market compensation
• Signing bonuses and discretionary bonus potential
• Shift differentials
• Lucrative 401k retirement with a safe harbor and match
• Continuing education allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Paid time off
• Healthcare spending account options that provide additional tax savings
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental insurances
• Paid Malpractice
• Employee Assistance Program