Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Azura Vascular Care is a national leader in vascular specialty services, and a division of Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest dialysis provider. We treat a range of vascular disorders using minimally invasive techniques in state-of-the-art outpatient centers to achieve optimal patient outcomes while delivering the best experience possible. We are hiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in El Paso.

Join our team as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to work autonomously and with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care. As a vital member of our nursing team, you will care for patients of all acuity levels across various settings for procedures, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

Your responsibilities as a CRNA:

• Pre-Anesthesia Assessment & Planning: Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Medication & Equipment Management: Select, administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, and fluids; manage and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Anesthesia Administration: Administer anesthesia and sedation, manage airways, and ensure safe anesthesia delivery during procedures.
• Intraoperative & Peri-Anesthetic Monitoring: Monitor patient condition, maintain time-based records, and adjust care to maintain stability.
• Post-Anesthesia Care & Discharge: Manage patient emergence and recovery, provide follow-up care, and discharge from the post-anesthesia unit.
• Pain Management & Advanced Techniques: Implement pain management strategies, including regional anesthesia and interventional procedures.
• Emergency & Critical Interventions: Stabilize patients in emergencies, providing airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory support.
• Compliance, Safety, & Collaboration: Ensure patient safety, comply with standards, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with teams.

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.
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.

Experience and skills:

• 8–12 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience; 5 years of CRNA experience preferred.
• Competent in performing as a CRNA in a clinical setting.
• Proficient in operating anesthesia equipment and providing perioperative or operating room support to patients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Skilled in providing age- and population-appropriate patient care.
• Understands principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Knowledgeable in infection control practices.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

What we offer:

• Key benefits incl. compensation, working hour flexibility, no-weekend/evening/on-calls, etc.