Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

About the role

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a civilian CRNA to support active duty members and families at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. This contract position offers Monday through Friday work (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Masters or Doctorate degree in nursing, from an academic program approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
• Minimum 2 years of active practice as a CRNA, current within the last 6 months of application; practice must include cases specifically in General Anesthesia and Obstetric (Neuraxial) Anesthesia.
• 2 years of current active independent anesthesia practice, covering General, Regional, Neuraxial, and Monitored Anesthesia Care Sedation for adults, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics, both inpatient and outpatient surgery.
• Background in Intensive Care Nursing, with full-spectrum anesthesia care experience for adults, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
• Knowledge of BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Independently manage patient anesthesia experience, perform preoperative evaluations and preparations, administer anesthesia, monitor and manage patient reactions, manage fluid therapy, perform and manage invasive monitoring, and conduct post-operative evaluations.
• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including obtaining informed consent, requesting consultations, and ordering pre-anesthetic medications.
• Independently develop and implement an anesthetic plan of care, assess patients immediately before induction of anesthesia, and order necessary medications.
• Hold an active state license.

Requirements

Must have a current active state license.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing, from an academic program approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.

Minimum 2 years of active practice as a CRNA, current within the last 6 months of application; practice must include cases specifically in General Anesthesia and Obstetric (Neuraxial) Anesthesia.

2 years of current active independent anesthesia practice, covering General, Regional, Neuraxial, and Monitored Anesthesia Care Sedation for adults, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics, both inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Background in Intensive Care Nursing, with full-spectrum anesthesia care experience for adults, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

Knowledge of BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Independently manage patient anesthesia experience, perform preoperative evaluations and preparations, administer anesthesia, monitor and manage patient reactions, manage fluid therapy, perform and manage invasive monitoring, and conduct post-operative evaluations.

Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including obtaining informed consent, requesting consultations, and ordering pre-anesthetic medications.

Independently develop and implement an anesthetic plan of care, assess patients immediately before induction of anesthesia, and order necessary medications.

Hold an active state license.

Skills

Full-spectrum (General, Regional, Neuraxial, Monitored Anesthesia Care Sedation) anesthesia care for adults, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics, in both inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Benefits

Dependable and service-driven mission.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday (40 hours per week).

Contact

For more information, please contact Melani B. Alper at 314-744-4248 or melani_alper@spectrumhealth.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.