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CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
SITE OF SERVICE:
- Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL.
- Full Time Position
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree: Master's degree in nursing.
- Education: Graduate from an academic program, approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA).
- Certification: Certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) or the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Additional Certifications: Current hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Experience: Possess minimum of one year of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) within the last two years.
- Licensure: Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse anesthetist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Island.
- U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
- English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
- Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
HOURS:
- Services shall be provided between the hours of 0630 and 1800, Monday through Friday.
- Shifts will normally be 8.5 hour period to include an uncompensated 30 minute meal break, and will be scheduled on a flexible basis across the department operating hours.
- In no instance shall the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two week period.
- Will not be required to work on federally recognized holidays.
- Remain with the patient as long as required by the patient's condition relative to his/her anesthesia status and until responsibility for proper patient care has been assumed by other qualified individuals. Personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care are to be advised of specific problems presented by the patient's condition.
- Discharge or release from post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to established criteria. Provide follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia complications and/or side effects.
- In his/her observation, if the CRNA feels that an anesthetic will put the patient's life in jeopardy, then this condition must be discussed with the operating surgeon or the Head, Anesthesiology Department (or designated representative). The CRNA can rightfully and legally decline to administer an anesthetic to a patient in this category without repercussion. The choice of anesthetic should be discussed with the operating surgeon.
- Check all equipment and agents to be used in the administration of the anesthetic to be sure it is in safe working order. Report all malfunctioning equipment to the Head, Anesthesiology Department or Chief Nurse Anesthetist.
- Check all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the first (1st) surgery of the day. Any malfunctioning or missing equipment shall be reported to the Head, Anesthesiology Department or Chief Nurse Anesthetist immediately.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, such as interpreting nonverbal communication, safety practices and medication dosing of Neonates/Pediatrics; enlisting Adolescent patients in treatment, safety and security practices; and recognizing physical limitations, psychosocial needs, age related conditions, safety and medication precautions for geriatrics.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Life Insurance/Disability Insurance
- Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team-work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at:
http://www.lukeassoc.com/about-luke
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