Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental, and plastics. The facility features eight operating suites, two cardiac cath labs, two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms, and an in-development interventional radiology suite. Non-operating room sites include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and a heme-oncology procedure room.

About the role

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. The CRNA informs the physician of the patient's condition during anesthesia, performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits, and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. This PRN position involves 8 scheduled weekly hours with the ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex-safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics.
• Administer appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, adhering to standards of practice.
• Operate anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in patient transport, and maintain adequate patient records.
• Participate in the teaching activities of the department and continuing education programs.
• Demonstrate professionalism and provide resuscitative care as indicated.
• Practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved program of anesthesia.
• Certified or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for required limits.
• Master’s degree or higher with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia (for those hired after March 1, 2019).
• Current competency in clinical privileges extended and proficiency in operating anesthesia equipment.
• Current knowledge in anesthesia practice and basic knowledge of safety in a healthcare facility.
• Practice of universal precautions in patient contact.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Recognized as an APRN or eligible, with a current or obtainable license to practice in South Carolina.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and working from elevated areas (continuous or frequent as noted).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces, kneel, bend at the waist, twist, squat, and perform pinching operations (frequent or continuous as noted).
• Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities with fingers and hands, including firm grasping and fine manipulation (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead, in all directions, and maintain balance and coordination (frequent or continuous as noted).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor to 36 inches, and lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Examples include transferring patients, pushing wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision (corrected), recognize objects, discriminate colors, determine depth perception, and maintain peripheral vision (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity (with correction) and tactile sensory functions (continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).
• Ability to work in temperature extremes and a latex-safe environment (continuous).
• Selected positions may require maintaining olfactory sensory function and physical qualification for respirator use.

Pay

Hourly pay rate, Health-37 pay grade.

Schedule

8 scheduled weekly hours (PRN), with frequent requirement to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.