CRNA - Charleston - Adult or Pediatric
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary$25k sign-on bonus. The Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and
administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures.
Informs physician of patients condition during anesthesia. Performs
pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia
notes on patient records.EntityMedical University Hospital
Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---RegularCost
CenterCC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists)
(Main)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-36Scheduled Weekly
Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionWe have 4 main sites in our
downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to
decide which site you would be interested in applying to:
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose: -$25k sign-on bonus available for external
candidates with 2-year commitment.
Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term
neonates to geriatrics. Administers appropriate anesthetics in
consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner
consistent with standards of practice. Familiar with the use of
anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of
patients, maintain adequate patient records, participate in the
teaching activities of the department, participate in a variety of
continuing education program, and demonstrate a high level of
professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative
care as indicated.
Minimum Training and Education: - Must be a graduate of Council on
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved
programs of anesthesia, and certified, or recertified by the
National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse
Anesthetists, and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of
MUSC for the required limits. The minimum education requirement for
those hired after March 1, 2019 is a master's degree, or higher,
with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia. Must demonstrate
current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be
proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current
knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of
safety in a health care facility. Knowledge and practice of
universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able
to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with
surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy
and procedure book. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision
of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the
CRNA manager.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: - Must be
recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to
practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South
Carolina. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, a
certification from an American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for
Healthcare Providers. -
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while
standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected
Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you
will enjoy your career with us!The Medical University of South
Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age,
sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation,
disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or
any other status protected by state laws and/or federal
regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and
will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable
qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of
South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to
confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly
hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
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