Explore an exciting opportunity with Aurora Medical Center as we eagerly welcome a skilled PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Anesthesiology Team in Sheboygan, WI.
Schedule Details:
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PRN, 2 shifts required per month
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Monday-Friday
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$175/hour with additional comp available for shifts after the first two.
Major Responsibilities:
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Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions.
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Performs pre-anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patient's condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
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Performs post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
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Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.
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Responds to life threatening, Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.
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May administers anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
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May provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center.
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Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice and applicable standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
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Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
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Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and
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Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required:
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Master's Degree in Nursing.
Experience Required:
About the Location:
Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County is a 119-bed, full-service hospital with a commitment to medical excellence, innovation and safety. A nationally recognized health care provider offering a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.
