Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Consider joining Lakeside Surgery Center/Ascend Vision Partners and join a team that are focused on building a differentiated integrated eye care platform focused on superior patient care delivered through our network of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Team members are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care. 

Our vision is to create an admired healthcare company dedicated to delivering personalized eye care with outstanding patient outcomes. 

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care. In this position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care across various surgical and procedural settings. Your expertise will be vital in assessing patients, developing personalized anesthetic plans, and ensuring comfort and safety before, during, and after procedures. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical ophthalmic procedures.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations of patients to determine the appropriate anesthesia plan.
• Collaborate with surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, during anesthesia administration.
• Adjust anesthetic dosages and techniques based on patient response and surgical requirements.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting anesthesia procedures and patient responses.
• Educate patients and families about anesthesia processes and post-operative care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, and safety protocols in anesthesia administration.
• Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering life-saving medications, and performing CPR if necessary.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain certification and enhance clinical skills.

Core Competencies: 

• Proficiency in anesthesia equipment and technology.
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Adherence to ethical and legal standards in patient care.

Education/Experience Requirements

• State of Florida, Current and unrestricted Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) license
• Master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
• Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery care center, preferably in ophthalmology
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification