Job Information
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center CRNA, Part Time in Libby, Montana
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist to join our Surgical Services Team!
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will be responsible to administer general anesthesia, varied forms of regional anesthesia; including, but not limited to peripheral nerve blocks and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) in approved clinical locations.
Major Job Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assesses data; selects appropriate anesthetic.
Administers anesthetics in accordance with clinical privileges delineated and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof. These include general, spinal, epidural, IV sedation, and extremity blocks.
Performs medical non-surgical procedures; i.e., IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, airway management in routine and acute medical situations throughout the hospital.
Manages and monitors the patients post-operatively in PACU.
Prepares drug supplies for each case, and maintains anesthesia equipment to keep in safe operating condition.
Performs other duties as assigned. May be asked to serve on committees.
CRNA will be called in to assist all other hospital departments with difficult IV starts after failed attempts by other clinical staff.
Responsible for placing central lines and/or PICC lines.
Responsible for pain management procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of anesthesia equipment.
Knowledge of medical technology.
Counseling/advising skills.
Interpersonal/human relations skills.
Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures.
Ability to push patients in carts and/or wheelchairs.
Ability to adapt to work environment changes.
Ability to maintain legible records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to place central lines and/or PICC lines (training provided).
Must posses skills for pain management procedures (training provided).
Have all the skills and ability to perform all duties required to maintain an independent anesthesia practice.
Experience
Five years CRNA experience preferred, but a minimum of 2 years experience as an independent CRNA required.
Experience placing central lines, PICC lines and pain management procedures is preferred; on-the-job training will be available.
Educational Requirements
Must maintain National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), a current Montana State license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required. Graduate from an accredited RN and CRNA program.
Schedule
Anesthesia department is responsible for providing 24/7 coverage; therefore 24-hour call is required on a rotational basis.
Benefits Package Available.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.
Department
CPMC Anesthesia
Employment Type
PTREG
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
DOE