CRNA Immediate Offer - Miami, FL, United States - Jackson Health System

Description

Miami, FL On Call/Pool Anesthesia
What it means to be a CRNA

Jackson Memorial Hospital:
~1500 Bed quaternary care facility
~1 of 5 centers in the country that performs pediatric and adult multivisceral transplants.
~ Multiple academic affiliations including the University of Miami DNP CRNA program.
~ No Trauma/OB
~ Plenty of opportunity for overtime
~ Tuition Reimbursement
~ Pension Plan
~ Union represented workplace with a very competitive contract
~ Facility qualifies for HRSA student loan repayment program.
~ Multiple health insurance plans available including one with no cost to the employee

The Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia under medical direction for diversified surgical cases, utilizing inhalation, intravenous, spinal or rectal agents.

Emphasis in the work is on skilled application of appropriate professional techniques, constant review of anesthetized patients' condition during surgery, and completion of remedial measures to counteract unfavorable clinical conditions.

Incumbents are also responsible for immediate preoperative and postoperative care of patients in the introduction of and recovery from anesthesia.

All procedures and techniques utilized during anesthesia for surgery are subject to supervision by the Attending Anesthesiologist assigned to that area.

Participates and accurately documents patients pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation. Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.

Provides observation, monitoring and resuscitation of patients in route to recovery room or to special care unit according to protocol.

Provides concise comprehensive anesthesia report to recovery room or unit nurse according to protocol.

Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.

Supports operating room procedures. Keeps patient informed of their medical condition and the course of treatment being prescribed.

Functions independently in executing the day to day operational and administrative management duties / responsibilities in the absence of the Chief CRNA.

Initiates search of anesthesia and related literature, suggests changes and improvement in patient care standards. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Master's degree in Nursing is required.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications


Nursing Competencies:

Unit Specific Competencies:

Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.

Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.

Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.

Exposure to various environments such as:
communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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