CRNA- Nurse anesthetist (Full or Part Time)

Azura Vascular Care Miami

9200 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 101

Miami, FL 33156

Various schedules available (per diem, part time, full time)

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. u>

• Perform and document the pre anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; span>
• Document a time- based record of events during peri-anesthetic care
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
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• Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation care
• Discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency
• Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges.
• Consult with respiratory care providers and Implement respiratory and ventilator care when appropriate.
• Supports patient safety when performing his or her job functions and through participation in facility, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
• Perform advanced and interventional pain management using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities with or without fluoroscopic guidance.
• Utilize ultrasound, fluoroscopy, as appropriate.
• Participates in center quality meetings, medical executive meetings and other management meetings upon request from the Medical Director.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local state and federal laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

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• Travels between locations primarily during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• This position may require approximately 10- 15% travel.
SUPERVISION :
• None
• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• 8 12 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years CRNA experience preferred
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.< /