Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke University Hospital - Multiple Specialties

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

 

 

Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES

A $60,000 commitment bonus is available for Experienced or New graduate CRNAs.

$45,000 commitment bonus is currently being offered to pending or new graduate CRNAs.

$48,000 bonus is available to SRNA students who commit to a 36-month tenure at Duke, effective as soon as education, certification, license, and credentialing/privileging requirements are met 

• SRNA receive a lump sum of $36,000 stipend during their final year of CRNA school 
• After starting employment as a CRNA, an additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6—and 12-month work anniversaries. 

 

A $15,000 annual stipend, prorated and paid monthly based on FTE status, is offered to all 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

 

$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working fewer hours. 

 

A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more to live near a Duke Facility.

 

 

Job Location

Duke University Hospital (multiple practice setting options)

 

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 tech