CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Specialty: CRNA - General
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Kirksville, MO 
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 6:30a – 3:00p
• Call Type: 2nd Call/Backup
• Call Response Time: 30 min
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: TBD
• Case Mix: Complete Ortho, Head Spine, Neuro, Pediatric, Regional, Thoracic

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Paper Charting
• Other Info:
• ACT Model: Medical direction
• CRNAs do not do peripheral block and rare epidural
• Physicians is first call for OR & OB cases

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • General, Spinal, Epidural Anesthesia
  • Regional Anesthesia Surgery
  • OB, Neurosurgical Cases
  • Thoracic cases (except open heart)
  • Complex orthopedic cases
  • Pain management techniques
  • Post-op epidural & extremity blocks
  • Epidural steroid for Lumbar & Cervical
  • Transforaminal
  • Use of x-ray guidance in performance of blocks
  • Ventilation management
  • Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
  • C-Line, A-Line, PA Catheter placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Licensed in MO
• Certifications: ACLS, BNDD
• DEA, CSR

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services under medical direction.
• Serve as backup call for the physician for OR and OB cases.
• Manage ventilation and acute volume/BP issues.
• Perform central line, arterial line, and PA catheter placements.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.