CRNA - Non-Exempt

Join our team in Wilmington, the beautiful waterfront town in Southern North Carolina! We have a need for a CRNA to pick up a few shifts a month at Wilmington SurgCare, a busy 10 OR ambulatory surgery center in the heart of Wilmington. No nights, holidays, or weekends—just pick up extra shifts a few times a month as coverage is needed.

About the role

The CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist manages all anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy, while practicing in an ACT setting at our ambulatory surgery center in Wilmington, NC, Wilmington SurgCare. The center currently operates six ORs, with future expansion to four additional ORs. The role involves high patient acuity, allowing both new and experienced CRNAs to fully implement their clinical skills and education while expanding expertise in desired areas.

We perform cases in 16 specialties, including general, ortho, total joints, plastics, cervical and lumbar spine, ACL, laparoscopy, eyes, healthy pediatrics, ENT, and GYN. No OB, trauma, or craniotomies.

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/SRNAs.
• 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 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 & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for longer periods 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 that may be stressful and often disruptive.

Status: PRN (about 4 shifts per month). Let us know a rate that works for you!