Job Description

Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

 

About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Health CRNA Full Time Hiring Incentives

• A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to New Grad and Experienced CRNAs.

• • Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months

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• • All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0FTEs (or prorated for <1.0FTEs) and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

• • $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
  • A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more (NC primary residence to Duke facility)

The DUH campus is located at 2301 erwin road. This is a level 1 trauma center where CRNAs will cover nights, weekends, in house call - frequency based on schedule type. Some no-call shifts availbale. OB and peds available. 

Job Summary

Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.

 

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
• Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
• Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
• Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
• Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
• Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
• Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

 

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program

 

Certification

• CRNA
• Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads.

 

Licensure

• Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA

 

Experience

• New grads welcome to apply, no experience required beyond CRNA education and training

 

Job Hours

Job Hours

Various shift options (i.e., 10's, 12's, 24's - based on availability)

 

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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