PRN CRNA opportunity in Charlotte NC area

Overview

Are you a current DRNA/CRNA or SRNA graduating within the next two years? Are you currently residing or interested in living in the Charlotte, NC area? Join our fantastic team at Atrium Health! This is a PRN opportunity at Atrium Health Cabarrus located in Concord, NC. Shifts available at this location include:  8’s, 10’s,  12's, 16’s, and 24’s.

Job Summary

Administers intravenous, inhaled, regional, or other anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during medical or surgical procedures. Maintains anesthetics at required levels and supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist.

Essential Functions

• Manages patients undergoing general, regional and local anesthesia appropriately.
• Develops an appropriate anesthetic plan of care taking into account the patient's medical history and test results.
• Works in conjunction with the anesthesiologist to form an integrated anesthesia care team.
• Performs venous and arterial access procedures as necessary.
• Recognizes anesthetic complications or unfavorable patient conditions and adjusts anesthetic plan accordingly.
• Communicates to both the anesthesiologist and the surgeon the patient's status.
• Remains at the head of the bed when transporting the patient to the recovery unit and submits a complete report to the nurse receiving the patient.
• Performs a daily check of the anesthesia machine and other essential equipment and demonstrates knowledge of the proper use of the anesthesia machine and accessory equipment.

   

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent walking and standing. Must be able to assist in moving, by pushing, pulling or lifting, patients greater than 100 pounds. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching. Able to use both hands and perform fine manipulations with the fingers. Near visual acuity, depth perception and color perception are required. Clear speech and the ability to hear is mandatory. Occasional exposure to noise and the hazards resulting from inhalation agents occur.

Education, Experience and Certifications

NC RN licensure required. Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia required. CRNA licensure required. BLS and ACLS HCP from AHA required.

About Concord

Concord, NC offers a very affordable cost of living, strong schools in both the public and private sector, and sits conveniently within equal distance between the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC and the beautiful Atlantic coast. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the wide array and abundance of wildlife, pristine forests and winding hiking trails, as well as short drive to the White Water Center. Concord has has quick access to UNC Charlotte, Concord Mills, Lake Norman, Carowinds Amusement Park, PNC Music Pavillion, multiple sporting venues (Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bank of America Stadium, and Spectrum Center), museums and nightlife of Uptown Charlotte, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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