CRNA in Memphis

Company: ARCH Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: October 13, 2024

Job Description:

Seeking a CRNA who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of healthcare providers 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:
--- Performs and documents the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
--- Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
--- Reviews, requests, and orders laboratory/diagnostic studies.
--- Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic mediation or treatment.
--- Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan. Provides postanesthesia follow-up and care.
--- Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and medications for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
--- Selects, orders, obtains, and administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
--- Performs all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
--- Initiates and administers post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system. Initiates and administers respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postoperative period.
--- Evaluates the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period.
--- Discharges the patient from the postanesthesia care unit.
--- Implements acute and chronic pain management modalities.
--- Places and manages regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by clinical privileges.

Education and Experience:
--- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council
--- Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
--- Licensed as Registered Nurse to practice professional nursing in the state of employment
--- Licensed as APN with the Tennessee Board of Nursing
--- Current certifications in BLS,ACLS and PALS PREFERRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
--- 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 well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
--- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served.
--- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to the population-specific and age specific needs.
--- Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
--- Ability to maintain confidential records.
--- Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Compensation:
--- $90-$117/hour (based on experience)
--- 6% retirement match with 5-year vesting schedule
--- 7 weeks PTO
--- Comprehensive insurance coverage
--- 5 days/$3000 CME
--- License and certification dues

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