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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Nurse Anesthetist CRNA

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Master's, PhD
Durham, NC, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.
  • Hold CRNA certification; new graduates must be eligible for certification by the AANA as a certified nurse anesthetist.
  • Hold current registered nurse licensure issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, with approval to practice as a CRNA.
  • No experience is required beyond CRNA education and training; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
  • Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from the throat, larynx, and trachea as required.
  • Determine, set up, and prepare the necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for administering anesthetics; assemble the gas machine and test it to ensure proper functioning; ensure availability of the proper type of blood for emergency use.
  • Study patient records to determine the probable effects of anesthetic on the patient; monitor vital signs during procedures; take necessary action to ensure the patient's near-normal physiological status.
  • Prepare patients for anesthesia, including explaining procedures and positioning patients on the operating room table; record the patient's condition and type of anesthetic used on the patient's chart.
  • Assist in moving patients from the operating room to the recovery area; check patients periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post-anesthesia effects as required.
  • Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in administering general anesthetics; assist in evaluating their clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns, and allied health students in anesthesiology procedures and techniques.
  • Disassemble equipment and clean the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
  • Perform other duties incidental to the described work.

About the company

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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