CRNA PRN/Call

Description

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Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides anesthetic services as a member of the surgical team, who contributes to the overall care of the patient before, during and after surgery. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action relative to that advanced practice role.

Responsibilities

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice anesthesia program.
• MSN preferred.

Professional Experience Requirement

• Previous experience as a CRNA preferred, but not required.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC.
• Current licensure to practice as a CRNA.
• CPR Certification.
• ACLS and PALS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to accept criticism.
• Willingness to learn and cooperate.
• Displays calm and self‑confidence in acute stressful situations.
• Must be able to work on a computer.
• Must be able to work with ventilators and associated equipment.

Work Environment

• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to other infectious diseases.
• Exposure to radiation.
• Exposure to chemicals, airborne pathogens, chemicals and electrical hazards.
• May experience stressful work periods.
• Taking call required exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents.
• Subjects to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

Physical Requirement

Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis:

• Lengthy periods of standing and sitting.
• Moving stretchers, carts, and equipment.
• Assisting with the positioning of patients.
• Maintaining patent airway.
• Maintain emotional stability.
• Good hand strength required for difficult intubations.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Anesthesiology

Work Type: Per Diem

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.