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Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
Nurse anesthetist (Crna)
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Administer general anesthetics to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and medical procedures while monitoring vital signs to ensure physiological stability. Supervise student nurse anesthetists and maintain detailed records of all anesthetics administered.
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 263777
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Durham, NC, US, 27710
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 bed's it is the second largest of Duke Health's four 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.
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 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 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.
For more information, please reach out to Maria.Langone@duke.edu
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Market context
North Carolina continues to show steady demand for nurse anesthetists in hospitals, surgical centers, and specialty practices, especially where anesthesia coverage is essential for procedures and operating room schedules. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a graduate CRNA degree, current RN licensure recognized by NCBON, and AANA certification eligibility for new graduates; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your program accreditation and licensure status, and compare the commitment bonus, CME allowance, annual stipend, and relocation budget against your priorities.