SRNA-Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

About the role

The SRNA manages all anesthetics in a Care Team Model at WakeMed North Hospital. WakeMed North is one of the three full-service hospital locations of WakeMed's 941-bed hospital system, which comprises a network of facilities throughout the triangle area, including seven emergency departments, a dedicated children's hospital and rehabilitation hospital, more than 90 physician ambulatory offices. WakeMed is Wake county's only Level 1 Trauma Center. The SRNA will use high patient acuity allowing the new and/or experienced SRNA to fully implement their clinical skills and education, and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired. At WakeMed North, SRNAs provide coverage in a small but busy hospital with casework including general, orthopedics (including spine and cervical), gynecology and obstetrics, some endocrinology, podiatry, healthy pediatrics, thoracic, robotic procedures, and ENT. The site currently has 4 main ORs, 2 endo/procedure rooms, and 2 OB rooms. Many sub-specialties are expanding. This site offers true flexibility with self-scheduling and a call rotation with a mix of in-house and call from home.

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina - WakeMed North Hospital. Status: Full-time/Exempt. Department: Clinical. Reports to: Chief CRNA. Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Schedule

Self-scheduling, rotating call.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or in the process of completing the 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.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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 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 and Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time 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 where the environment may be stressful and often disruptive.