PRN CRNA - East Jefferson

About the role

The CRNA administers anesthesia for all types of surgical cases in various settings in accordance with their expertise. They administer anesthesia in four general categories: pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs, and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic.
• Maintains the patient's physiologic homeostasis and corrects abnormal responses to anesthesia or surgery.
• Selects, applies, and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
• Manages patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, or extubating.
• Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area, provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Orders, initiates, or modifies pain relief therapy through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Provides clinical support services outside of the operating room, including but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department, or invasive labs.
• Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral for these services.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations, including the initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
• Performs clinical and didactic teaching, supervision, and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising.
• Is a member of departmental committees and participates in research.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Licensed to practice professional nursing and advanced practice nursing in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and completion of an approved CRNA program. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Skills

Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities are essential. Proficiency in medical terminology, pharmacology, and anesthesia techniques is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also important.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variable hours to accommodate the diverse needs of the hospital and its patients.

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community-focused organization dedicated to bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. We celebrate authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a “come on in” attitude in our culture of everyday extraordinary. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in our workforce.