Nemours in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a casual CRNA to join our team!
In collaboration with and under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, administers anesthesia to patients as a qualified member of the anesthesia care team. Case assignment and oversight of the overall evaluation of the patient will be determined by an anesthesiologist. The certified registered nurse anesthetist shall demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent population; documents appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Essential Functions:
Performs an individualized pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient to include review of consultations, history and physical, and relevant diagnostic studies; Selects, obtains, orders, and administers pre-anesthetic medications and fluid; obtains informed consent for anesthesia
Develops and implements an anesthetic plan based on the patient's physiological response
Initiates anesthetic technique that may include, general, regional, local and sedation
Selects, applies and insets appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient's physical status throughout the perioperative experience
Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering and administering medications, fluids and ventilation support
Provides appropriate handoff communication to receiving unit postoperatively e.g. PACU, NICU/PICU
Implements acute and chronic pain modalities individualized to the patient
Discharges patients from the post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care as appropriate
Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques
Appropriately documents pertinent information in the patient's electronic medical record, providing timely and accurate anesthetic records
Assists in the coordination and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
In collaboration with the anesthesiologists, monitors and evaluates quality of patient care and participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities
Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities
Performs duties within the scope of practice in the state of Florida, practicing according to personal expertise, regulatory requirements and hospital policy
Prioritizes patient care issues and responds accordingly
Practices within regulatory requirements as defined by Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesia Position Statements, and ACHA
CRNA Position Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse program
Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program that is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA) or its predecessor
Current Florida Registered Nurse License
Current Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Current Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists or it predecessor with biannual recertification required
AHA BLS, PALS and ACLS required
Day, Night and Weekend shifts available.
If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.