Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology - Per Diem
Work Location: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI)
The BPEI - Anesthesiology Department at the University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting Per Diem opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The CRNA:
- Works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures.
- Provides care for a patient before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management.
- Oversees the patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.
- Responsible for pre-operative assessment of the surgical patients and administers anesthesia under the Direction of an Anesthesiologist.
- Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
- Reviews medical history, evaluating patients and determining proper methods of anesthesia.
- Performs or evaluates diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKG’s).
- Measures and monitors the level and speed at which anesthesia is administered.
- Monitors patient vital signs to ensure safety, to include skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation or urine output. Informs physician of patient’s condition during anesthesia.
- Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques, such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
- Prepares prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
- Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering fluids or drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques.
- Develops anesthesia care plans.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- A Master’s Degree and a graduate from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)
Licensure/Certifications:
- Valid Florida CRNA License
- BLS/ACLS/PALS required issued by the American Heart Association
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
H21
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