Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Duke Regional Hospital

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES

• A $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 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.
• A $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 of $36,000 stipend during their senior year of CRNA school after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke for 36 months
  • After starting as a CRNA, an additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries.
• All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend, prorated and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
• $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
• A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility.

Job Location – Various Duke Health locations, including Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. 

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 administering anesthetics; assemble the gas machine and test it to ensure proper functioning; ensure the availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
Study patient records to determine the probable effects of the anesthetic on the patient; monitor vital signs during the procedure; and take necessary action to ensure the patient's near-normal physiological status.
Prepare patients for anesthesia, including explaining procedures and positioning them on the operating room table; record the patient's condition and the type of anesthetic used on the patient's chart.
Assist in moving the patient from the operating room to the recovery area; check the patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post-anesthesia effects as required.
Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in administering 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 the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the proper personnel.
Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
Perform other duties related to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP, or DNAP CNRA program

Certification
CRNA license or 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 are welcome to apply; no experience is required beyond CRNA education and training.

Job Hours
Shift options vary based on location.  Many options are available.

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