Nurse anesthetist (Crna)

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 Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Work Arrangement

• On-Site
• Requisition
• Number: 263777
• Regular or
• Temporary:
• Regular
• Location:
• Personnel
• Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Durham, NC, US, 27710 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 Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 bed's it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives

A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs (eligible for New full time CRNAs or for PRNs with over 5 yrs current PRN experience with Duke.

Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0FTEs (or prorated for <1.0FTEs) and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less An $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more (NC primary residence to Duke facility)

Job Summary Administer 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 the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
• Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
• Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
• Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check 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 the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the proper personnel.
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
• Perform other duties related to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited MSN, DNP or DNAP CRNA 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.

For more information, please reach out to Maria.Langone@duke.edu

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