CRNA / Anesthesia / Part Time

Responsibilities

• Administers intravenous, general, and regional anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures, deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures.
• Provides comprehensive patient care management throughout the peri-anesthetic period.

Requirements

• Current NC RN license or licensure from a Nursing Compact State.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Current NC CRNA verification.
• BCLS certification (if not from the American Heart Association, AHA certification required within three months of employment date).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree: Effective May 4, 2015, newly employed Registered Nurses and current employees promoted to RN positions must possess a BSN or enroll in an approved accredited BSN program within two years of employment/placement; the BSN must be obtained within five years. Incumbents in CVMC RN positions on the effective date are exempt from enrollment/completion requirements for current position or other CVMC RN positions. Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) RN positions are exempt from this BSN requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher.
• PALS certification.

Experience

• Required: No previous experience required; proficiency in basic aspects of the job expected within three months of employment given training and on-the-job experience.
• Preferred: Two or more years of experience working in a hospital setting.

About Us

Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, existing to heal and comfort patients, promote and foster a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, skilled nurses and providers treat virtually any injury or illness, delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home. Mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

Highlights include the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), six consecutive years as a Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience, and designation as an American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. The hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area, offering a high level of technical care from medical experts using state-of-the-art technology. A vast healthcare network enables seamless communication between primary care providers, specialists, and the hospital, ensuring patients do not have to travel far for expert treatment.