What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Care Specialist position at Duke Health?
About Duke Health
- Duke University Health System is a Magnet organization, recognized for excellence in nursing care.
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
Job Summary
Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical and medical procedures. Provide quality patient care and monitor vital signs throughout the procedure.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for anesthesia by explaining procedures and positioning them on the operating room table.
- Determine, set up, and prepare necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for the administration of anesthetics.
- Monitor patients' vital signs during the procedure and take necessary action to ensure a near-normal physiological status.
- Record patients' conditions and types of anesthetics used on their charts.
- Assist in moving patients from the operating room to the recovery area and check on their condition periodically.
- Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics.
- Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP program with a specialization in nurse anesthesia.
- CRNA certification and eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist.
- Current RN licensure issued by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA.
