CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

* Specialty: CRNA - General

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Kirksville, MO 

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: 6:30a – 3:00p

* Call Type: 2nd Call/Backup

* Call Response Time: 30 min

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: TBD

* Case Mix: Complete Ortho, Head Spine, Neuro, Pediatric, Regional, Thoracic

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: Paper Charting

* Other Info:

* ACT Model: Medical direction

* CRNAs do not do peripheral block and rare epidural

* Physicians is first call for OR & OB cases

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

*
Required:

* General, Spinal, Epidural Anesthesia

* Regional Anesthesia Surgery

* OB, Neurosurgical Cases

* Thoracic cases (except open heart)

* Complex orthopedic cases

* Pain management techniques

* Post-op epidural & extremity blocks

* Epidural steroid for Lumbar & Cervical

* Transforaminal

* Use of x-ray guidance in performance of blocks

* Ventilation management

* Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues

* C-Line, A-Line, PA Catheter placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: BC/BE

* Licenses: Licensed in MO

* Certifications: ACLS, BNDD

* DEA, CSR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide anesthesia services under medical direction.

* Serve as backup call for the physician for OR and OB cases.

* Manage ventilation and acute volume/BP issues.

* Perform central line, arterial line, and PA catheter placements.

* Collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.