Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke Raleigh Hospital / Full-Time

Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance!

 

 

Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Duke Raleigh Hospital

 

$30,000 Commitment Bonus currently being offered!

 

Job Summary

Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.

 

Work Performed

• 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 function.
• 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Certifications

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

Licensure

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

Experience

• None required above education/training requirement.

 

Work Schedule

• Full Time Position, 40 hours per week
• Self-schedule
  •  8, 10 and 12 hour shifts
  • Weekend, holiday and call rotations

 

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