Nurse Anesthetist CRNA

Duke University — Durham, NC, US, 27710

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At Duke Health were 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 Healths four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical surgical and diagnostic services including orthopedics weightloss surgery womens services and heart and vascular services Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives A 60000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs Distributed in 10000 increments every six months for 36 months All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a 15000 annual stipend for 10FTEs or prorated for lt10FTEs and paid monthly based on FTE status for each fiscal year July 1 June 30 2500 annual CME allowance for 10 FTEs prorated for those working less A 8000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more NC primary residence to Duke facility Job Location Duke Regional Hospital Multiple Shifts Available 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 patients 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 describ




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