What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), PRN position at Duke?
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Occ Summary
Administer anesthetics to render patients insens ible to pain duringsurgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.
Work Performed
Administer general anesthetics to rende r patients insensible topain during surgical, obstetrical and other medi cal procedures; takenecessary remedial action to aspirate secretions fro m throat larynx andtrachea as required.Determine, set up and prepare nec essarydrugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetic s;assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensureavai lability of proper type blood for emergency use.Studypatient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient;monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary actionto ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explainingprocedures and positioning patient on operating room t able; recordcondition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient' s chart.Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area;ch eck patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviateunfavora ble post anesthesia effects as required.Supervise andinstruct student nu rse anesthetists in the administration of generalanesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress;instruct residents, interns and allied health students in theprocedures and techniques of anesthesi ology.Disassembleequipment and clean work area; report necessary equipme nt repairs andadjustments to proper personnel.Maintain records of eachan esthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related toactivities. Perform other related duties incidental to the workdescribed herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Level Ch aracteristics
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Minimum Qualifications
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E ducation
Master's degree from a school of nurse anesthesia approv ed by the StateAccrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of th e AmericanAssociation of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) required.
Experience
None required above education/training requirement.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or co mpact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. BLS required. Eligi bility for certification by the AANA asa certified Nurse Anesthetist is required.
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.
