Provide procedural sedation and anesthesia services at the Juneau Procedure Center and SEARHC hospitals. Responsibilities include evaluating patient health status, determining anesthetic techniques, and managing post-sedation follow-up.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in nurse anesthesia or a certificate in nursing anesthetisology, along with a valid Alaska RN and CRNA license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of clinical anesthesia experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
$153 per hour + Travel, Lodging and Transportation Reimbursement Provide procedural sedation and airway management at Juneau Procedure Center and provide anesthesia as is feasible at SEARHC hospitals.
Evaluate patient health status and synthesize sedation plan based upon risk factors and procedural requirements to ensure patient safety.
The anesthetist is responsible for independently determining anesthetic techniques, pharmaceuticals, and procedures, and altering plan based on patient responses and changes in patient conditions.
This is an Intermittent position.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
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It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.
We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provides clinical anesthesia service as scheduled.
This includes pre-sedation evaluations and determinations, administration of a variety of anxiolytic and sedation agents, as well as post-sedation follow-up and management.
Work with SEARHC medical and administrative leadership to create discrete service line approaches to specific urological problems, where indicated by need (for example, heart failure clinic).
Analyzes and interprets complex medical data and utilizes tis information to provide appropriate sedation care.
Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance.
Abide by medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities Guides the care team in providing quality care.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Master’s degree accredited nurse anesthesia program OR Certificate in Nursing Anesthesiology (prior to 1990) Completion of a bachelor’s degree, medical school degree, and an accredited urology residency.
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Retirement
Licensure as Registered Nurse Anesthetist by State of Alaska Board of Nursing and/or another state.
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Required 2 years of clinical anesthesia experience, 4 years preferred.
Knowledge of Advanced levels of understanding of human physiology, pharmacology, and response to procedural/surgical stressors.
Technical expertise in understanding of function and use of complex medical equipment to monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment.
Advanced ability to evaluate respiratory status and respond appropriately to abnormality.
Skills in Rapid recognition and evaluation of changes in patient condition.
Technical expertise in airway management.
Expertise in regional anesthesia and sedation Oral and written communications skills.
Ability to Maintain control of rapidly evolving sedation and anesthesia care scenarios Rapid evaluation and synthesis of treatment modalities in emergency situations.
Ability to function independent of clinical supervision in the field of anesthesia.
Ability to work cooperatively with other health professionals.
Ability to work cooperatively with support staff.
Required Certifications: If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.
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SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.
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