Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists/Certified Anesthesia Assistants (Pool)

Description:

We are seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) to join our team!

About Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin has a history of excellence. Founded more than 40 years ago, OAW has grown to become Wisconsins premier, multi-physician orthopaedic practice. OAW physicians also share their knowledge, skills, and experience with the broader medical community through teaching and publishing at the local, regional, and national levels. OAW’s medical and surgical services are complemented by PAs, nurses, and other health professionals.

Summary of Roles
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are advanced practice nurses responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Due to their specialized skill set, they are experts in critical care and airway management.

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are highly skilled anesthesia care providers who work under the direction of an anesthesiologist to deliver safe and effective anesthesia services. They are trained in all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative evaluation, administering anesthesia, monitoring patients intraoperatively, and assisting in post-anesthesia care.

Together, CRNAs and CAAs work in a highly efficient care team model, with our anesthesiologists, to provide high quality patient-centered anesthesia care.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute an effective anesthetic plan.
Manage the patients airway and respiratory status.
Monitor patients before, during, and after a medical procedure.
Prepare operating rooms, set up equipment, layout supplies, and prepare necessary gases.
Perform regular patient visits and legibly record findings in the patient records.
Request and assess diagnostic tests.
Remain up to date with the latest advances in the anesthesia field including the introduction of new medical equipment and techniques.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing or relevant undergraduate degree.
Graduate from an accredited anesthesia program (CRNA or CAA).
Current certification or board eligibility as a CRNA (NBCRNA) or CAA (NCCAA).
Must have a current license to practice as a CRNA in the state of WI.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Strong commitment to patient safety and collaborative care in a team-based anesthesia model.
Must be skilled in airway management techniques
Possess superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Good understanding of current anesthesia practices and techniques.
Preferred Experience
Minimum 2 years of full-time CRNA experience
EPIC anesthesia expertise desired
Skills and Abilities
Strong prioritization, decision making, and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment; must be able to multitask
Able to resolve conflict and work in ambiguous situations
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Flexible to work the days, hours, and evenings needed.
Works in a clean, well lit, air-conditioned environment with low noise levels
Will work independently at TOSC, in the OR, providing help when needed
Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and squatting
Possible exposure to infection or contagious disease, needle puncture, injury from sharp instruments, or exposure to hazardous gases and compounds
Apply Today!

Join a highly respected orthopedic practice where your skills make a difference. Apply now to join our CRNA and CAA pool in Pewaukee, WI!

Equal Employment Opportunity
OAW provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. OAW disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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