Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)-SATX
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
CRNA
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Location
7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/27/24
Aspire Medical Staffing is a leading healthcare staffing agency searching for dedicated and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our team at Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center. As a CRNA at Aspire Medical Staffing, you will have the opportunity to contribute to providing top-notch anesthesia care to veteran patients.
Location:
Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center
7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229
Job Responsibilities
hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.
The CRNA(s) has responsibility for providing a complete range of anesthetic care to patients including pre-operative assessment, with intra operative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post anesthesia care in compliance with the national Joint Commission accreditation standards.
The CRNA(s) provides anesthesia-related care in all functional areas of the OR, PACU, ICU ward and clinic settings as needed.
The CRNA will examine patients, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures.
The Anesthesiologist will coordinate and direct work during medical procedures with CRNA(s).
The CRNA(s) will administer anesthetic during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
The CRNA(s) will coordinate the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in operating rooms.
The CRNA(s) will provide and maintain life support and airway management as needed and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
The CRNA(s) will decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following surgery.
Qualifications
Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)
Active and unrestricted nursing/CRNA license to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia when services are performed onsite on VA property.
All licenses held by the key personnel working on this BPA shall be full and unrestricted licenses. CRNA(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this BPA.
BLS and ACLS certifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Detail-oriented and committed to patient safety
Working Hours
a) Day Shift 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
b) Evening Shift 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
c) Call Shift 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., pager call from home 8 p.m.- 7 a.m.
Weekend Coverage:
7:00 a.m. Sat. – 7:00 a.m. Mon. (On Call)
Skills