The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a licensed Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team. In this role, you will deliver general and regional anesthesia, supervise and direct Anesthesia Techs, and play a vital part in our collaborative mission to improve patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
What You'll Do
- Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
- Review, request, and order (as state law permits) laboratory/diagnostic studies.
- Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
- Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
- Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
- Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for administering sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
- Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
- Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
- Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
- Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
- Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
- Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
- Discharge the patient from the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities.
- Manage emergencies by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Participate in required educational programs.
- Participate in monthly departmental meetings.
- Seek ongoing professional educational growth.
- Maintain current licensure requirements for CRNA.
What We're Looking For
- Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia by date of hire.
- Current CRNA license or CRNA Licensure by date of hire.
- One (1) year of CRNA experience.
- Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists by date of hire.
- Must have accountability and high-level problem-solving abilities.
- Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Nice to Have
- CRNA experience, preferably in a Tertiary care hospital.
Team & Environment
This position will supervise and direct Anesthesia Techs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
- Merchant Discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.
