Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Multiple Specialties Available

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. -About Duke University Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. - -Nurse Anesthetist - CRNACRNA HIRING INCENTIVES$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 presently provided to pending graduates or new grads. Distributed in $7500 increments every six months for 36 monthsNote: Stipend recipients are not eligible for the new grad commitment bonus.$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 OR after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke for 36 monthsAn additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries after starting as a CRNA -A $15,000 annual stipend is currently being offered to all 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), prorated and paid out monthly based on FTE status.$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working lessA $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility. -Job LocationDuke University Hospital (multiple practice setting options) -Job SummaryAdminister 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 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 work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel. * Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities. * Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. - -Job Eligibility RequirementsEducation * Graduate of an accredited MSN, DNP or DNAP CNRA program -Certification * CRNA * 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 HoursShift options vary based on location. - Many options are available. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob 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. -