W‑2 full-time

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The position calls for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to give anesthesia to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures that cause pain, working under physician supervision. The role sits within a collaborative team that includes residents, fellows, attending physicians, and other staff involved in patient care.

Core responsibilities include recording procedures and any incidents, evaluating patients before, during, and after anesthesia, and keeping patients safe while delivering anesthesia using accepted techniques. The CRNA also serves as a point of contact for surgeons, anesthesiologists, colleagues, patients, and families, takes part in departmental quality assurance work and professional development, and tailors communication and patient interactions to each population, including privacy, introductions, explanations, and consent requests.

Qualifications include a master's degree from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, a license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of practice, AANA certification, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. No prior work experience is required. Candidates should be comfortable with computer data entry and Windows-based software, communicate clearly in writing and speech, and accept a flexible schedule that may include 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.

Physical demands are at the medium work level, with frequent lifting and prolonged standing. The work involves regular exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste common to healthcare settings.

The posting highlights a sign-on bonus of 30K and describes the opening as full-time. The employer is Ochsner, and the job is described as being based at its facilities.