Job Highlights

Facility Full Time NC

Job Description

Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.

Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.

Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.

Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient’s chart.

Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.

Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.

Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.

Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

$60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to experienced CRNAs.

Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
$45,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to pending graduates or new grads.

Distributed in $7500 increments every six months for 36 months
Note-Stipend Recipients are not eligible for the new grad commitment bonus.

Job Qualifications

Graduate of MSN or DNP School of Nurse Anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is required.

BLS required

CRNA certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is required

RN license issued by the NCBON with authorization to practice as a CRNA

Location

Raleigh, NC

Employment Status

Full-time, Facility, W-2

Annual Estimated Salary or Payment

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Medically Directed

Yes

First Call

No

Second Call

No

To Apply Contact

Web: https://careers.duke.edu/job/Raleigh-Nurse-Anesthetist-%28CRNA%29-FT-Duke-Raleigh-Hospital-NC-27710/1214662300/
Requisition Number: 249861