Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Duke University Hospital - SIGN ON BONUS

Company: Duke Nursing
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 13, 2022

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• Requisition Number: 171489
• Department: DUKE HOSPITAL
• Location: Durham
• Type of Position: Regular
• Specialty: CRNA
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Apply Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in fiscal year 2017. U.S News & World Report named Duke University Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in 2018-19. Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights:
  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet-- - organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina--------s Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance! *** New hires are eligible to receive a CRNA Sign on Bonus of $20,000 that is payable over the first two years of employment at Duke *** *** Relocation bonus available *** Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Duke University HospitalDuke University Health System seeks to hire a CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.Duke University Hospital includes the following eight specialties each offering new and exciting opportunities in both adult and pediatric using the latest technological advancements including two intraoperative MRI suites and two intraoperative CT suites.
    • General Surgery
    • Cardiothoracic
    • Orthopedics
    • Plastics
    • Neurosurgery
    • Otolaryngology Head & Neck (ENT)
    • Gynecology
    • Urology
    • Robotics
    • TransplantJob Summary:Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.Work Performed: ----Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.---Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.---Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.---Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.---Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.---Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.---Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.---Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.---Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.EducationMaster's degree from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) required.DNP preferredExperienceNone required above education/training requirement.Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsMust have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.BLS required.Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a 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. CRNA Featured Position Registered Nurse Operating Room With three hospitals to choose from - Duke University Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital - and many ambulatory surgery centers throughout North Carolina, you'll find it all right here. Whether you're an -experienced OR RN or have always wondered what it would be like to work in the -OR, there has never been a better time to explore OR nursing jobs at Duke University Health System. "This is my second career; I wanted to go back into a helping field." Peter, Nurse Manager - ICU, Duke Raleigh Hospital > Read More

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