Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

About us

Premier Vascular Center is a leading Vascular Surgery Center in the Greater Baltimore area.

This job posting is for an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. This position will be a Part-Time position in connection with current anesthesia provider or the ability to take over every Monday and Thursday.

Premier Vascular Center is looking for a qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide conscious sedation for our vascular surgery patients in coordination with the surgeon.

Job Summary

• Administers anesthetics, with consultation of provider, to reduce pain during surgical and other medical procedures.

General Accountabilities

• Examines patient preoperatively to determine degree of surgical risk, and type of anesthetic and to administer.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use and follows manufactures guidelines.
• Verifies the operative procedure using the consent form, patient statement, and if needed surgeon verification prior to the procedure.
• Positions patient on operating table and administers conscious sedation (moderate sedation) to prescribed medical standards under the direction of the provider.
• Continuously evaluates the patient’s needs, plan of care and nursing actions, adjusting the plans as required to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Records type and amount of anesthetic administered and condition of patient before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Monitors and records physiologic measurements included but not limited to:

• Respiratory rate
• Oxygen saturation
• Blood pressure
• Cardiac rate and rhythm
• Patient’s level of consciousness

• Understand the principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport, and uptake, and demonstrate the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
• Institutes corrective measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Anticipates and recognizes potential complications of moderate sedation in relation to the type of medication being administered.
• Demonstrate skill in airway management resuscitation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal ramifications or administering moderate sedation and/or monitoring patients receiving moderate sedation, including the nurse’s responsibility and liability in the event of an untoward reaction or life-threatening complication.
• Assesses patients after their surgical procedure with administration of conscious sedation to recovery and provides all appropriate care.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. (Required)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. (Required)
• Experience:

• Five+ years procedural/surgical setting experience. (Required)
• Current Maryland state CRNA license. (Required)

• Current Maryland state RN license. (Required)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Active listening
• Judgment and decision making
• Complex problem solving

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per day

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Anesthesiology

Standard shift:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Maryland CRNA/RN license (Required)

Work Location: In person