Job: Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Job #: 64752BR

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Job Title

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Building Code

TH-Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers

Address

5000 Memorial Dr

City

Two Rivers

# Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly)

80

Schedule

M-F varied hours

Weekend Hours:

varied

Req # (optional)

64752BR

Explore a Career In

Surgery

Job Description

Imagine yourself joining this team...

The Anesthesia department at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our Anesthesia staff. Imagine yourself providing independent anesthesia services to hospital patients under leadership of MD.
Our team of nurses and physicians work closely together and collabortively with other health care professionals to provide exceptional care to patients of all ages.

Our community hospital opened in 2000 and offers a unique environment that supports holistic care to the patients and families we serve. The Aurora Medical Center, located along the shores of Lake Michigan in NE Wisconsin, is an affiliate of Aurora Health Care. The medical center is a high-tech, patient focused facility that delivers a unique combination of quality health care services, special patient comforts and conveniences, and cost saving operating efficiencies. This community hospital serves the county of 70,000 and is conveniently located between the cities of Milwaukee and Green Bay. Small town charm, excellent schools, abundant recreational activities coupled with the stability of Wisconsin's largest healthcare system offers a perfect opportunity for work/life balance.

Imagine Yourself...

Providing 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.

Performing 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.

Performing 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.

Being responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.

Responding to Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assisting nursing units with difficult IV insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.

General Qualifications

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse granted by the State of Wisconsin.

Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) granted by the State of Wisconsin or obtained within one year of hire.

Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) granted by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA).

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed.

This position is open due to a military leave:

No

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Imagine a workplace where you are valued for Finding Better Ways and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace.