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$45,000 Sign-On Bonus
The University of Miami Uhealth has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The incumbent prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Moreover, the incumbent works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Preforms pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Reviews medical history, evaluating patients and determining proper methods of anesthesia.
Performs or evaluate diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKG's).
Measures and monitors the level and speed at which anesthesia is administered.
Monitors patient vital signs to ensure safety, to include skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation or urine output.
Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
Manages patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques, such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia and cares for patient's immediate post-operative needs.
Prepares prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering fluids or drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques.
Develops anesthesia care plans.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master's Degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing: Florida License as a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certification and Licensing: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred
Experience: New graduates with at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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