Registered Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Overview

Azura Vascular Care is a national leader in vascular specialty services, and a division of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest dialysis provider. We treat a range of vascular disorders using minimally invasive techniques in state-of-the-art outpatient centers to achieve optimal patient outcomes while delivering the best experience possible. We are hiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in White Marsh.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

• Perform and document the pre anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, necessary to provide anesthesia services.
• Document a time-based record of events during peri-anesthetic care.
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action post anesthesia.
• Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation care.
• Discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit.
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency.
• Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges.
• Insert and manage peripheral, arterial, pulmonary catheter, or central venous lines and catheters.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Consult with respiratory care providers and Implement respiratory and ventilator care when appropriate.
• Supports patient safety when performing his or her job functions and through participation in facility, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
• Uses an interdisciplinary approach, including consultation or referral to another clinician, as appropriate.
• Performs advanced and interventional pain management using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities with or without fluoroscopic guidance.
• Utilizes ultrasound, fluoroscopy, as appropriate.
• Participates in center quality meetings, medical executive meetings and other management meetings upon request from the Medical Director.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local state and federal laws and regulations.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• 8 – 12 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years CRNA experience preferred
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Rewards

At Azura Vascular Care, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care. You'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Connect

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://www.azuravascularcare.com/. For more information about Azura Vascular Care, please contact us at info@azuravascularcare.com.

Qualifications

Education and Required Credentials:

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.

Skills

Skills:

• Leadership
• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Problem-solver
• Motivational
• Good Listener
• Compassionate Patient Care
• Empathetic
• Team Player
• Detail Oriented
• Efficient
• Responsible

Benefits

At Azura Vascular Care, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Some of our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the department and the individual's schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.