CRNA - FT
This job administers anesthesia to patients during the performance of surgical, obstetrical and other pain producing clinical procedures under the supervision of a physician. Ochsner Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- N/A
Posted Sep 11 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Flexible schedule including 24/7, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- License
- CRNA license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Education
- Master's degree from an AANA-accredited school of nurse anesthesia Required - Master’s degree from a school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- Also asks
- computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Also asks
- proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Also asks
- effective verbal and written communication skills
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Care model
- collaborative model with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff Works in a collaborative model including but not limited to residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for patients.
- Day to day
- documents patient procedures and incidents Documents patient procedures and incidents.
- Day to day
- assesses patient before, during, and after administering anesthesia Assesses patient before, during, and after administering anesthesia.
- Day to day
- ensures patient safety and administers anesthesia following accepted practice techniques Ensures patient safety and administers anesthesia following accepted practice techniques.
- Day to day
- acts as liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, co-workers, patients, and families Acts as a liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, co-workers, patients, and families.
- Day to day
- participates in department quality assurance initiatives and professional development Participates in department quality assurance initiatives and activities of professional development.
- Day to day
- adapts behavior to specific patient population
- Day to day
- performs other related duties as required Performs other related duties as required.
- Weekends
- weekend availability Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- On call
- on call availability
- Holidays
- holiday availability
The workplace
You would start on a nurse residency for select units at a Magnet-designated medical center.
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Advanced practice has its own path. Scope and independence depend on the role and state.
Original listing
Posted on Ochsner Medical Center’s careers page.
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This job administers anesthesia to patients during the performance of surgical, obstetrical and other pain producing clinical procedures under the supervision of a physician. Works in a collaborative model including but not limited to residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for patients. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required – Master’s degree from a school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
Work Experience Required - None. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Job Duties
- Documents patient procedures and incidents.
- Assesses patient before, during, and after administering anesthesia.
- Ensures patient safety and administers anesthesia following accepted practice techniques.
- Acts as a liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, co-workers, patients, and families.
- Participates in department quality assurance initiatives and activities of professional development.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
What's around it?
New Orleans, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,251/mo
- Household income
- $56,631/yr, all local households, not nurse pay