Job Location
Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES
$60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to experienced CRNAs.
- Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
$15,000 annual stipend is currently being offered to all 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), prorated and paid out monthly based on FTE status.
$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
$8,000 relocation budget available for CRNAs that move 50 miles or more to live near Duke Facility.
Job Summary
Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- 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.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program
Certification
- CRNA
- Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.
Licensure
- Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA
Experience
- New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training
Job Hours
Shift options vary based on location. Many options are available.
