Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistThe Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will work with the interprofessional healthcare team to deliver high-quality anesthesia within a Care Team Model. The CRNA will care for patients across all acuity levels through the lifespan in a variety of settings including surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic areas.Flexible SchedulingMultiple shifts available 8, 10, and 12 hour shiftsPart-Time schedules availableNo nights, weekends, call or holidays requiredFull scope of practice: Ability to practice regional anesthesia if desiredNew Graduates WelcomeFree ParkingStarting Salary is $240,000 increasing to $270,000 with 5 years of experience$100,000 sign-on bonus!Education:Eligible for certification under the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) after completing an accredited CRNA training program and if certified, enrolled in a Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program.Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.Experience:New Graduates welcome to applySkills:Advanced understanding of anesthesia, perioperative medicine, and other critical care skills related to the perioperative environmentDemonstrated patient care skills in alignment with GBMC valuesLicensures, Certifications:BLS, ACLS and PALS requiredHolds current active state licensure in the state of Maryland and complies with all applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to CRNAs.Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and is enrolled in the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Provides anesthesiology services within the Hospital, including pre-operative review of patients and provision of anesthetics in all procedural areas (including operative rooms, interventional radiology, endoscopy units, and Labor and Delivery) in a care team model.Selects, orders, and administers anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products.Manages patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation and extubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, and respiratory therapy.Selects, prepares, or uses equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.Performs pre-anesthetic screenings including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and documents results. Monitors patients' responses including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output using invasive and noninvasive techniques.Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.Performs or manages regional anesthetic techniques such as local, spinal, epidural, caudal, nerve blocks and intravenous blocks. Once they have established proficiency.Collaborates with the attending physician anesthesiologistDevelops anesthesia care plans.Obtains informed consent from patients for anesthesia proceduresAssesses patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.Performs and evaluates the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs)Evaluates patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur. Administers post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.Discharges patients from post-anesthesia care.Pay Range$240,000.00 - $255,000.00Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.