W‑2 full-time

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The role involves administering anesthesia to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures that cause pain, working under the supervision of a physician. The nurse anesthetist operates within a collaborative team that includes residents, fellows, attending physicians, and other staff caring for patients.

Core responsibilities include documenting procedures and any incidents, evaluating patients before, during, and after anesthesia, and maintaining patient safety while delivering anesthesia using accepted techniques. The position also serves as a liaison among surgeons, anesthesiologists, colleagues, patients, and families, and takes part in quality assurance efforts and professional development activities. The nurse adjusts communication and care to suit each patient population, including privacy, how introductions are made, how procedures are explained, and how consent is requested. Other related duties may be assigned.

Required qualifications include a master's degree from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, with no prior work experience specified. Candidates need an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the state of practice, certification from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. Strong computer and keyboard skills, clear written and verbal communication, and flexibility to work 24/7 shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods are also expected.

The worker is exposed to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potentially hazardous medications and waste, within a patient care setting.

The position is listed as full-time with a sign-on bonus available and a pay figure of 30K. The posting is from Ochsner Health, which describes its history since 1942 and its commitment to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating.