CRNA – Part-time – $20,000 sign-on bonus Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Job Description:

AnesthesiaPart TimeDay ShiftDay ShiftSign-On Bonus:

20,000Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Centerdedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet theneeds of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area byU.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the onlyhospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina andthe first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinctionstatus for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospitalanchors a health care network that includes six community medicalcenters and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. Thenetwork includes a cardiovascular program recognized by theAmerican College of Cardiology as South Carolinas first HeartCARECenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliatedwith MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. Thenetwork also features an occupational health center, the largestskilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimers carecenter and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medicaleducation programs include family medicine and transitional yearresidencies.

Job SummaryThe job responsibilities for CertifiedRegistered Nurse Anesthetists at Lexington Medical Center must beperformed under medical supervision. CRNAs provide anesthesiaservices for all patients from birth through geriatrics. Anesthesiaservices are provided for all types of patients incorporatingpre-anesthesia, intra-op anesthesia, post anesthesia and emergencyairway intervention.

Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education:

NoneMinimum Years of Experience:

NoneSubstitutable Education &Experience:

None.

Required Certifications/Licensure:

Current RNlicensed in the state of South Carolina;Current Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse in the state of South Carolina;Board certified bythe American Association of Nurse Anesthesia Council onCertification;ACLS and PALS certifications.

Required Training:

None.

Essential FunctionsQualified nurse anesthetists must be ableto provide anesthesia care under the direction of a supervisinganesthesiologist who has been granted privileges at LexingtonMedical Center.

A CRNA may administer a regional anesthetic onlywith permission from the attending anesthesiologist.

The nurseanesthetist may exercise independent judgment within the area ofhis/her professional competence and may participation directly inthe medical management of patients under the supervision of ananesthesiologist or a specified physician. The nurse anesthetistmay perform the following medically delegated tasks:

GeneralAnesthesia and AnalgesiaPre-operative preparation andevaluationIntravenous agentsInhalation agentsIntramuscularagentsPost-operative evaluationRegionalAnesthesiaInfiltrationIntravenousUpper extremity blocksLowerextremity blocksProceduresIntravenous catheterreplacementIntravenous administration of: fluids, blood, plasma,plasma expanders, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugsPlacement ofarterial linesMechanical ventilationResuscitative techniques andtherapyPerforms and documents pre-anesthetic assessment andevaluation of the patient.

Consults with attending Anesthesiologistregarding plan of carePerforms complete safety and working ordercheck of all anesthesia equipment prior to initiating ananesthetic.

Selects and applies appropriate monitoring forcontinuous evaluation of patient status.

Selects and administersappropriate drugs, fluids, and supplies for the safe conduction ofanesthesia.

Manages the patient airway and pulmonary status usingcurrent practice modalitiesFacilitates smooth induction, casemanagement, and emergence from anesthesia by selecting andadministering appropriate drugs, fluids, and airway managementtechniquesInitiates necessary intravenous access lines includingarterial lines appropriate for case managementDuties ℜsponsibilitiesResponds appropriately to emergency conditions andsituations making appropriate decisions for airway management,fluid, and drug administrationProvides accurate report to licensedpersonnel appropriate for their field of expertise for the safemaintenance and or recovery of the patientProvides accurate reportto license personnel appropriate for their field of expertise forthe safe maintenance and or recovery of the patientActivelyparticipates in post anesthesia assessment and department qualityassurance programFollows the current scope and standards for NurseAnesthesia PracticeFollows the current Code of Ethics of NurseAnesthesia PracticeFollows Department and Hospital policiesPresentsto work in an appropriate and timely fashionFollows hospital policyfor meeting service expectations providing courteous and respectfultreatment of all customers including but not limited to:co-workers, patients, families, medical personnel, andvendorsFollows hospital and departmental Anesthesia and Surgerydress code policy displaying a non-defaced badge and professionalattire to include but not limited to: clean scrubs, appropriatehead wear or cap, and removing shoe covers and masks prior toleaving the perioperative area.

Employee understands, agrees, andrecognizes that the department functions in a 24-hour, 7-day a weekcapacity and that there is an off-shift and call provision andstaff obligation to meet department needs.

Ensure Hazardous Waste orHazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managedwith other compatible waste streams in containers that are properlylabeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for properdisposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of thehire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.

Performs allother duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality,cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and theirfamilies:

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefitsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Employeesare eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHImatches dollar for dollar up to 6%.Employer paid life insuranceequal to 1x salaryEmployee may elect supplemental life insurancewith low cost premiums up to 3x salaryAdoption assistanceLHIprovides its full-time employees employer paid short-termdisability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days ofeligible employmentTuition reimbursementStudent loanforgivenessEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of LMC toprovide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and toremain compliant with applicable state and federal laws andregulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-freeenvironment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ allemployees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy,childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but notlimited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promoteemployees from within the hospital where possible and consistentwith the employees desires and abilities and the hospitals needs.byJobble