Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Anesthesiology Department

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

• We have recently updated our pay rate to be more competitive and aligned with market trends. -*This position qualifies for a $40,000 commitment incentive, paid in four (4) installments over two (2) year work commitment, as well as our Tuition Loan Assistance Incentive: Up-to $100,000 in tuition loan assistance (amount based on loan amount). Documentation of outstanding loan amount required. Paid in six (6) installments over a three (3) year work period. Learn more here: -This position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location)Offering: ---- State of North Carolina benefits ---- 40k sign on bonus over 2 years, tuition reimbursement up to 100k over 3 years ---- Self-scheduling ---- No open hearts ---- Minimal call, nights, and & weekends ---- 6 weeks vacation ---- 40 hours/$1,500 CEUs -Summary:Anesthetizes patients undergoing surgical, medical, obstetrical, diagnostic, psychiatric, or resuscitative procedures either by general, regional, or monitored anesthesia. Functions under the administrative guidelines of the Department of Surgical Services, and under the medical direction of the attending anesthesiologists of the Department of AnesthesiologyResponsibilities:
• Assesses patient pre-operatively in a timely and efficient manner. This includes performance of history and physical, development of anesthesia plan of care, documentation of assessment and plan, explanation of care, risks and benefits to patient and family, assembly of equipment and drugs. Meets annual departmental quality metrics for turnover times, on-time starts and QI submissions.
• Attends continuing education and professional meetings, participates in institutional and departmental committees, and contributes to the clinical learning experience of other health care professionals.
• Contributes to performance improvement. Evaluates problem areas, plans and implements measures to assure improvement in patient outcomes, assists in collection of data and participates in Impact Care activities.
• Maintains anesthesia records, Impact Care reports and other documents in a legible manner
• Provides anesthesia. This includes performs ASA-approved checklist of equipment, provides safe environment for patient, administers anesthesia in accordance with the Department of Anesthesiology standards of care, places appropriate lines and monitors, adjusts care and notifies appropriate personnel in abnormal situations, transports patient at the end of the case, reports pertinent information, documents anesthesia care.Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:
  • Completion of a Nurse Anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).Licensure/Certification Requirements:
    • Certified or eligible for certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist.
    • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.Professional Experience Requirements:
      • No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Faculty PhysiciansOrganization Unit: Anesthesiology Department Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC: Chapel HillSalary Range: -$92.00 - $131.10 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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