Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Multiple Locations Available

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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
$30,000 COMMITMENT BONUS
Main platform annual stipend up to $15,000 (adjusted if less than 40hrs per week schedule)
This supplement is for additional required duties that include coverage of evenings, nights,& weekends
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Annual stipend
$2,500 allowance for approved CME activities
Job Location

- Multiple Locations AVAILABLE;
Duke University Hospital - Main Campus
Duke Ambulatory Surgical Center in Durham
Duke Arringdon Ambulatory Surgical Center in Morrisville
Duke Endoscopy Clinic in Durham / Duke South, Clinic 2H
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic in Raleigh/Brier Creek
Duke Eye Center in Durham
Duke Eye Center in Morrisville
Duke University Hospital includes eight specialties, each offering new and exciting opportunities in adult and pediatric surgical services using the latest technological advancements, including two intraoperative MRI suites and two intraoperative CT suites.
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic
Orthopedics
Plastics
Neurosurgery
Otolaryngology Head & Neck (ENT)
Gynecology
Urology
Robotics
Transplant
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 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
Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.
Licensure
Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA
Experience
New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training
Job Hours
Shift options vary based on location. Many options are available.
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