Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke University Hospital - Multiple Specialties Available
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. - -Nurse Anesthetist - CRNACRNA HIRING
INCENTIVES$60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to
experienced CRNAs.
Distributed in $10,000 increments
every six months for 36 months$45,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is presently
provided to pending graduates or new grads.
Distributed in $7500 increments every
six months for 36 monthsNote: Stipend recipients are not eligible
for the new grad commitment bonus.$48,000 bonus is available to
SRNA students who commit to a 36-month tenure at Duke, effective as
soon as education, certification, license, and
credentialing/privileging requirements are met (typically starting
3 months post-graduation)
SRNA Stipend Recipients receive a
lump sum of $36,000 stipend during their senior year of CRNA school
OR after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke for 36
monthsAn additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000
installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries after
starting as a CRNA -A $15,000 annual stipend is currently being
offered to all 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting for each
fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), prorated and paid out monthly based
on FTE status.$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for
those working lessA $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs
who move 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility. -Job
LocationDuke University Hospital (multiple practice setting
options) -Job SummaryAdminister anesthetics to render patients
insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical
procedures. -Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to
pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures;
take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat,
larynx, and trachea as required.
- Determine, set up, and prepare necessary drugs, supplies, and
equipment for administering anesthetics; assemble the gas machine
and test it to ensure proper functioning; ensure the availability
of proper type blood for emergency use.
- Study patient records to determine the probable effects of the
anesthetic on the patient; monitor vital signs during the
procedure; and take necessary action to ensure the patient's
near-normal physiological status.
- Prepare patients for anesthesia, including explaining
procedures and positioning them on the operating room table; record
the patient's condition and the type of anesthetic used on the
patient's chart.
- Assist in moving the patient from the operating room to the
recovery area; check the patient periodically and take remedial
measures to alleviate unfavorable post-anesthesia effects as
required.
- Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the
administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating
clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and
allied health students in the procedures and techniques of
anesthesiology.
- Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary
equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
- Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare
periodic reports related to activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. - -Job Eligibility RequirementsEducation
- Graduate of an accredited MSN, DNP or DNAP CNRA program
-Certification
- CRNA
- Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a Certified Nurse
Anesthetist is required for new grads. -Licensure
- Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with
approval to practice as a CRNA -Experience
- New grads are welcome to apply; no experience is required
beyond CRNA education and training -Job HoursShift options vary
based on location. - Many options are available. - Duke is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve
this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community
feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals
are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our
community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential
Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke
University Health System may include essentialjob functions that
require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional
information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by each hiring department. -
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