Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

About the role

In collaboration with and under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, our CRNAs administer anesthesia to patients as a qualified member of the anesthesia care team. We work in a collegial work environment with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other APPs. We offer 100% pediatric care and the ability to be a part of diverse cases.

Responsibilities

• Performs an individualized pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient to include review of consultations, history and physical, and relevant diagnostic studies;
• Selects, obtains, orders, and administers pre-anesthetic medications and fluid;
• Selects, applies and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status throughout the perioperative experience;
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering and administering medications, fluids and ventilation support;
• Discharges patients from the post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care as appropriate;
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques;
• In collaboration with the anesthesiologists, monitors and evaluates quality of patient care and participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities;
• P Practices within regulatory requirements as defined by Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesia Position Statements, and ACHA

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse program;
• Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program that is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA) or its predecessor;
• Current Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse;
• Current Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists or it predecessor with biannual recertification required;
• AHA BLS, PALS and ACLS required

Qualifications

• Additional benefits information!

Skills

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse program;
• Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program that is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA) or its predecessor;
• Current Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse;
• Current Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists or it predecessor with biannual recertification required;
• AHA BLS, PALS and ACLS required

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Royalty-free relocation;
• Health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents;
• Wellness program;
• CME;
• 403(b) with employer match;
• Licensure and dues allowance;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Loan forgiveness program;
• Legal plan;
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Recently increased compensation packages

Schedule

All shifts in-house – no call!