McLeod Carolina Forest Hospital- CRNA

Position Highlights

Mcleod Health is seeking a CRNA to join their team at the new McLeod Carolina Forest Hospital in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. New graduate CRNAs are welcome. This is a hospital-employed opportunity with an excellent compensation package, retirement plans and benefits, 30 days of PTO, and 5 CEU days. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) with shared call responsibilities, including one weekend per month and one weekday call per week, with the potential for a second weekday. Practice in a collaborative care model alongside an on-site anesthesiologist with a diverse case mix that includes general surgery, robotics, orthopedics, ENT, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and urology. The facility includes 4 operating rooms and is part of McLeod Health's growing coastal region.

Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Administers general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled, urgent, and emergent surgical procedures. Visits patients prior to surgery to obtain pre-operative patient history and complete assessments. Explains anesthesia plans, the anesthesia care team approach, and provides post-operative patient follow-up. Maximizes quality patient care through current anesthesia techniques and the appropriate use of medications, equipment, and technology. Participates in shared call coverage to provide continuous anesthesia-related services. Provides instruction and education for student nurse anesthetists and other learners as appropriate. Effectively manages patient care following surgical procedures to ensure safe transition to the post-anesthesia care unit or other designated care settings. Responds to airway management and life-support needs throughout the Medical Center as required. Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and teamwork within the Anesthesia Department.

Skills Required

• Must be a graduate from an approved school of Nursing & hold (or willing to obtain) a current SC license as a registered nurse;
• A graduate from an approved Nurse Anesthesia program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation;
• Must have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the AANA Council on Certification;
• Must comply with the criteria for biennial recertification as defined by the AANA Council of Recertification;
• Hold current SC official recognition as a CRNA.

Experience Required

• Experienced and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will be considered if graduated from an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Ideal candidates will have experience in general surgery, robotics, orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, and pediatric anesthesia, including recent spinal anesthesia experience.
• Candidates must be able to perform all areas of anesthesia and be willing to work collaboratively with anesthesiologists in a medical direction model.

About Us

Mcleod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. Mcleod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, Mcleod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within Mcleod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.