Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) - Multiple Locations Available

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NEW HIRING INCENTIVES

Enhanced Salary Structure Based on CRNA Experience

Commitment Bonus for Full-Time CRNAs:

• Experienced CRNAs: Receive a bonus of $60,000, distributed in $10,000 increments every six months over 36 months.

• New Graduate CRNAs: Receive a bonus of $45,000, distributed in $7,500 increments every six months over 36 months. Please note that stipend recipients are not eligible for this bonus.

SRNA Educational Stipends: We offer educational stipends to SRNA students who commit to a 36-month tenure at Duke, effective as soon as education, certification, license, and credentialing/privileging requirements are met (typically three months post-graduation).

• Receive a lump sum of $36,000 during your senior year of CRNA school for committing to a 3-year tenure at Duke.

• An additional bonus of $12,000 is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries after starting full-time employment as a CRNA.

Hospital-Based Stipend: All hospital-based CRNA positions are offered a stipend to compensate for rotational coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts;

• An annual stipend of $15,000 for the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), prorated and paid out monthly based on FTE status.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance: All full-time CRNAs are eligible for a $2,500 CME allowance per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). The rate is based on full-time hours and is prorated for those working less than full-time hours.

Job Location

Duke University Hospital (Duke North)

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

Shift options vary based on location. Many options are available.

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