Gainesville, Georgia
Statewide, California
Posted: 30-Jan-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Internal Number: 251714
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CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES
$60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to experienced CRNAs.
- Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
$45,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to pending graduates or new grads.
- Distributed in $7500 increments every six months for 36 months
- Note-Stipend Recipients are not eligible for the new grad commitment bonus.
$48,000 bonus is available 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 starting 3 months post-graduation)
- SRNA Stipend Recipients receive a lump sum $36,000 stipend during their senior year of CRNA school after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke 36 months
- An additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6 month and 12 month work anniversaries after starting as a CRNA
$15,000 annual stipend is currently being offered to all 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), prorated and paid out monthly based on FTE status.
$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
$8,000 relocation budget available for CRNAs that move 50 miles or more to live near Duke Facility.
Job Location - Duke Regional Hospital
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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