CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina – Charlotte Surgery Centers

Status: Full-time, Exempt

About the Role

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist manages all anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy, while practicing in an ACT setting in our two Charlotte surgery centers: Charlotte Surgery Center - Museum Campus and Charlotte Surgery Center - Wendover Campus. The Wendover campus manages strictly orthopedic cases, while the Museum Campus offers a full spectrum of specialties including ophthalmology, ENT, general family/internal medicine, plastic surgery, gynecology, and pediatric orthopedics. The CRNA will use high patient acuity, allowing them to fully implement their clinical skills and education and continue to expand within any area of expertise.

Schedule

Waterfall schedule, Monday-Friday, no more than 4 days per week; no nights, weekends, or call. If you are first in, you are first out. If you are last in, you have the next day off. Typically 3.5 days per week, averaging 24-28 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CRNAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CRNA program.
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Skills

• Ability to provide safe pre- and post-anesthetic care using innovative and proven techniques.
• Ability to assess patients’ medical history and plan anesthesia administration for the best outcome.
• High patient acuity with the ability to provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Ability to work in a team, but also autonomously when needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Proficient with technology including medical equipment and computers.
• Maintain a friendly, collaborative attitude and professional demeanor at all times.

Work Environment

• Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time and be accustomed to frequent and prolonged movement.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.
• Ability to perform work in a hospital environment where the setting may be stressful and often disruptive.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation for the Charlotte area.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Increases.
• 401k with safe harbor and match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 6 weeks of PTO.
• Paid malpractice, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability offered in addition to supplemental insurances.