Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Description

Job title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital Ahoskie, North Carolina

Status: Full-time (exempt)- 3 weeks on, 1 week off, 12 weeks off per year.

Salary: Base earnings nearly $300,000 not including call and post call incentives / High starting base and up to $100,000 signing bonus

Department: Clinical - CRNA

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Schedule and Call: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm. 3 weeks on, one week off. Urgent/emergent cases are performed from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. There are 15 weeknight call shifts per year, one weekend call per month. Call is shared equally and rotated among 4 CRNAs. The CRNA is first call, MD/DO is backup.

Overview

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed rural medical center located in Ahoskie, North Carolina. Roanoke-Chowan serves approximately 40,000 patients per year and 200 anesthetics are provided, on average, each month. Roanoke-Chowan has 3 main ORs; cases are mainly bread and butter and include but are not limited to, GS, Ortho, ENT, Ob-Gyn, Eyes, Dental and Healthy Peds. The schedule is shared between two anesthesiologists, in a one week on, one week off format. Surgical cases start at 0700 and end at 1500. Call begins at 1500. First call is shared with the anesthesiologist. The OR is covered by two CRNAs and one anesthesiologist every day, Monday through Friday.

The CRNA will be employed by East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, one of the largest anesthesia private practices in North Carolina. The practice is managed and operated by the anesthesiologists that provide services at its various sites across the state. The most beneficial part about this structure is that the incumbent will have significant autonomy, but immediate support when and if needed. Our Eastern teams work collaboratively together to ensure that our CRNAs are comfortably assimilated into their role and within the practice.

Ahoskie is a rural town located in the northeastern part of the state and has that “small town charm”. This town is great for those that want autonomy in their work and love the outdoors. Ahoskie is an hour from Rocky Mount, Greenville, Roanoke Rapids, and just an hour and a half from the Outerbanks and Virginia Beach shorelines.

Job Summary

The CRNA will conduct patient evaluations, examination and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan conducive with the patient workup with oversight from the anesthesiologist. The CRNA monitors the patient during each procedure and ensures safe care with optimal outcomes. The CRNA will use various anesthesia techniques, spinals, a-lines, intubations, etc. during a variety of general outpatient procedures and surgeries, and will adjust the plan accordingly. The CRNA will also monitor post-operative care to ensure a safe, quality recovery.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers general anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures, and may place spinals and A-lines.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and obtain licensure through an accredited nursing anesthesia program.
• Must be certified by the NC state board of nursing.
• Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting.
• CRNA must maintain certification and continuation of education.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.

Work Environment

• Work performed in a medical environment.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.

Benefits

Our practice offers a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on incentives and values a total rewards approach.

Monetary rewards

• Above market compensation and call rates
• Signing bonuses and retention bonus potential
• Shift differentials
• Lucrative 401k retirement with a safe harbor and match
• Continuing education allowance

Non Monetary rewards

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Paid time off
• Healthcare spending account options that provide additional tax savings
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term DisabilitySupplemental insurances
• Paid Malpractice
• Employee Assistance Program

Experience-related rewards

• The right support, at the right time, help will always be there when needed
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Team-building activities such as holiday parties
• Travel incentives

ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.