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Summary:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides anesthetic services as a member of the surgical team, who contributes to the overall care of the patient-before, during and after surgery. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action relative to that advanced practice role.
Responsibilities:
Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.
Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. graduate of an accredited advanced practice anesthesia program. MSN preferred.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Previous experience as a CRNA preferred, but not required.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC
Current licensure to practice as a CRNA.
CPR Certification
ACLS and PALS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Good interpersonal and communications skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm and self confidence in acute stressful situations. Must be able to work on a computer. Must be able to work with ventilators and associated equipment.
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Anesthesiology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes’ top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated.
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