CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays
Company Overview
Spectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine's largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and comprises over 200 physicians practicing anesthesiology, pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at many of Maine's hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New Hampshire.
POSITION SUMMARY
Working in a care team model under the supervision and medically directed by an Anesthesiologist, the CRNA is responsible for providing the best possible care for our patients administering anesthesia and monitoring patients through their surgeries in an ambulatory surgery center(s). This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position---no nights, weekends, or holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs complete pre-anesthetic assessment to include: pre-operative chart review, completes physical assessments of each patient, and discusses the surgery and recovery with the patient prior to the procedure
- Prepares operating room assembling all essential equipment in an orderly manner, checking anesthesia machine, supplies, medications and gases
- Prepares and administers the patient-specific amount of anesthesia needed for the procedure
- Maintains the patient's anesthesia levels during surgery
- Properly monitors the patients, shows appropriate judgment in anticipation and recognition of problems, communicates information clearly, and asks for needed help in a timely fashion
- Smoothly facilitates induction and emergence from anesthesia and recognizes and manages common anesthetic problems
- Ensures proper anesthesia recovery for patients until patients are transferred to care units
- Accurately completes intraoperative and post-operative reports and other anesthesia data forms in support of proper patient care, quality improvement, and compliance initiatives
- Demonstrates good judgment in emergencies: provides resuscitative care when needed
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, providers, staff, and others
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follows appropriate compliance and safety measures
- Operate anesthesia equipment and perform minor repairs as needed
- Keeps abreast of current issues involving patient care or practice issues by attending and participating in department, team and practice meetings
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times
- Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
- Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the ambulatory surgery center
- Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues
- Support the Company's Vision and Values
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active State of Maine Nursing license or eligible for licensure
- Successful completion of Nurse Anesthesia course at an accredited school.
- Board certified as a Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Clinical experience providing anesthesia care as a CRNA or recent student nurse anesthetist
- Comprehensive understanding of all procedures and equipment used to administer anesthesia to various age groups.
- Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance (80% company paid)
- HSA Match ($3000 family plan / $1625 individual plan)
- Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k) Match and Profit Sharing Plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits
- Medical Reimbursement Plan