Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Azura Vascular Care is a national leader in vascular specialty services, and a division of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest dialysis provider. We treat a range of vascular disorders using minimally invasive techniques in state-of-the-art outpatient centers to achieve optimal patient outcomes while delivering the best experience possible. We are hiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in San Antonio. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

Responsibilities

Perform and document the pre anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient; Review, request, and order laboratory/diagnostic studies; Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services; Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan; Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs; Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents; Perform all aspects of airway management; Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia; Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support; Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation care; Discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit; Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities; Manage emergency situations; Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques; Insert and manage peripheral, arterial, pulmonary catheter, or central venous lines; Provide patient and caregiver education; Support patient safety

Requirements

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor; Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs; BLS and ACLS certification; Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists; Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state; 8 – 12 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis; Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served; Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques; Ability to maintain confidential records; Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures

Nice to have

Prior dialysis nursing experience; 5 years CRNA experience; ICU, PCU and/or surgery background

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package; Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving