Duke University Hospital

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Job Summary

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

High acuity, high volume OB unit where CRNAs place blocks for labor management and operative deliveries, help manage the labor deck, and care for antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum anesthetic needs.  Collaborative and collegial ACT model where exceptional OB skills can be developed and maintained.

Opportunity to precept SRNAs on their high acuity OB rotation. 

Schedules available for full time OB, or mixed OB and main OR practice.  OB shifts are 0630-1900, 1830-0700 daily.  24-hour schedule tracks available but not required.

Night shift component to all shift types.  If tracks include 3 nights/cycle- supplemental pay available as part of our weekend/night incentive program. All schedule types qualify for the $15,000 trauma stipend."

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.