crna - Florence - Peace Health

Description

This CRNA opportunity is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and beach lovers. Our Critical Access Hospital offers evidence-based, patient-centered care with a 20-minute response time for all emergency and OB cases. One CRNA provides after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Our Practice

We are a Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 coverage, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and OB. Our practice features:

• Contemporary all-CRNA practice
• General anesthesia including TIVA
• Advanced airway management techniques
• Regional anesthesia: Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
• Neuraxial anesthesia: Epidural and spinal anesthesia
• Obstetric anesthesia: Epidural analgesia (PCEA)
• Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC) placement
• Radial artery cannulation
• Central Venous Catheter Placement
• Pre-anesthesia evaluation and assessment
• Postoperative patient management
• Opioid Sparing/Opioid Free Anesthetic Techniques
• Multi-Specialty ERAS
• Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring, GDFT
• Acute Pain consultation and management

Requirements

We require CRNAs to have current national certification by the AANA and a current nursing license in the state of Oregon. Each CRNA must be an active member of the Medical Staff and a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Experience commensurate with an independent practice environment is preferred.

About Us

Florence is located on the Oregon Coast at the mouth of the Siuslaw River. Enjoy a lifestyle inspired by the great outdoors, scenic Northwest landscape, and abundant recreational opportunities. Florence is known for its breathtaking beaches, rolling sand dunes, numerous lakes with hiking trails, and a picturesque historic downtown on the Siuslaw River.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a clinical evaluation of patients and formulating an anesthesia care plan and administering and monitoring anesthetics within established protocols during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

Essential Functions

• Administer general and regional anesthetics to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. Closely monitor patient and modify anesthesia as required to maintain patient at optimal status.
• Determine, set-up, and prepare necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for the administration of anesthetics.
• Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure near-normal physiological status of the patient.
• Assist in moving patient from operating room to recover area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post-anesthesia effects as required.
• Disassemble equipment and clean work area.
• Complete and maintain applicable patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We require:

• Accredited Program: Nurse Anesthesia, accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) or its predecessor.
• Minimum of 3 years experience: Obstetric anesthesia with strong skills in regional anesthesia.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• Eligibility for medical staff classification as Allied Health Professional.

Working Conditions

The following conditions apply:

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to maintain same position for long periods of time.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.
• Frequent push/pull/reach/bend.
• Occasional lift/carry.