CRNA - Float Pool (SWAT)

About the role

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our dynamic Pediatrics Anesthesia Team in Winston Salem, NC at Brenner Children's Hospital. Brenner Children’s Hospital, now a part of Levine Children’s, houses one of the leading pediatric anesthesia and pain management programs in North Carolina. Working with our Pediatrics Anesthesia Team provides opportunities to work alongside every medical specialty within Brenner and involvement in a vast array of pediatric surgical procedures and disease management—from routine procedures to complex cardiac cases.

Responsibilities

• Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists – opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students.
• Uses medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan to ensure peri-operative and anesthesia care, being sensitive to co-morbidities and age & developmental guidelines.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Uphold patient safety, drive quality improvement, and promote infection prevention within job responsibilities and initiatives.
• Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care.
• Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources.
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.
• The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Requirements

• Graduation of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program, Master’s Degree or Higher Required.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing + Currently Certified or Recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board.
• Current CPR Certification – ACLS, BLS, PALS.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Benefits

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.