Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Description

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Summary:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides anesthetic services as a member of the surgical team, who contributes to the overall care of the patient-before, during and after surgery. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action relative to that advanced practice role.

Responsibilities:

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. graduate of an accredited advanced practice anesthesia program. MSN preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Previous experience as a CRNA preferred, but not required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC
• Current licensure to practice as a CRNA
• CPR Certification
• ACLS and PALS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal and communications skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm and self confidence in acute stressful situations. Must be able to work on a computer. Must be able to work with ventilators and associated equipment.

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Anesthesiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes