Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below:
International SOS is looking for an individual who is experienced as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia to surgical patients for a variety of operations and/or procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of general anesthesia monitored anesthesia care, and Bier blocks. No epidurals, spinal, or other nerve block techniques are required.
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations to assess patient medical history, physical condition, and anesthesia risks.
• Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic information to determine appropriate anesthesia plans.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia.
• Performing and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Administer various forms of anesthesia, including general, regional, and MAC, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids and blood products necessary to manage anesthetics.
• Perform and manage Bier Blocks.
• Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and anesthesia depth during procedures.
• Manage airway and respiratory support as necessary throughout the surgical process.
• Leading resuscitative efforts until a physician can take over efforts.
• Insert peripheral venous catheters.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Provide care in the post-anesthesia recovery unit, monitoring patients’ recovery.
• Management of post-operative pain.
• Assess and manage any immediate postoperative complications or side effects related to anesthesia.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in the Mortality and Morbidity committee when part of the care team of patients needing review.
• Participate in peer review and audits.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience within the last ten years required.
• Full and unrestricted license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday:
  • 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or
  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Special Requirements

• Documentation: Must provide two forms of identification upon hire.
• Insurance: The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance.

Salary: $95-110/hr, Rates are negotiable.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.