Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) F/T - ENDOBROCHIAL

Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives

• • $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs.
    • Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
  • $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
  • A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more (NC primary residence to Duke facility)

The Endoscopy team currently covers clinics at the Duke Medical Pavilion, Duke South Clinics, and Brier Creek Endoscopy Center

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical,  and other medical procedures, primarily of an endoscopic nature; 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.

Licensure

• Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.
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Job Hours

4 10 hours shifts per week

Monday-Friday (7am-5pm)

Opportunities for some weekend work