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Nurse Anesthetist – CRNA (PRN)
Job Location – Duke Raleigh Hospital
Job Summary
Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- 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.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program
Certification
- CRNA
- Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.
Licensure
- Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA
Experience
- New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training
Job Hours
PRN position, day shift
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