Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (West Columbia, SC)

Apply Now Now Hiring CRNAs $100,000 Sign-On Bonus Four-year commitment required. Offered between October 6 – November 28. Job Summary Lexington Medical Center located in the Midlands of South Carolina is looking for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to join a well-established group of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and support staff. CRNAs at LMC provide anesthesia services for all patients from birth through geriatrics. Anesthesia services are provided for all types of patients incorporating pre-anesthesia, intra-op anesthesia, post-anesthesia, and emergency airway intervention. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: None Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN licensed in the state of South Carolina; Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina; Board certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesia Council on Certification; ACLS and PALS certifications. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Position Highlights: Sign on Bonus of $50,000 with a 24-month commitment No overnight call - On call only three weekends per year - Weekend Call requirement is working three weekends on Saturday and Sunday with a 10-hour shift and on call for the two hours till 7:00 PM Salary position with daily early out rotation - Get paid for a scheduled shift with early out rotation Additional overtime hours paid at Premium Rate Work approximately ONE holiday per year Front-loaded PTO with 90% cash-out value Preferred Parking CME Education = $2500 Preferred daily assignments with staff input Medication and equipment autonomy - CRNA’s choice Great relationship with surgeons and anesthesiologists Great new facility and new breakroom - Lunch is covered by LMC Hospital covered malpractice Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan and/or a 457 Plan Full-time employees receive short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Employer-paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance Student loan forgiveness Duties & Responsibilities Qualified nurse anesthetists must be able to provide anesthesia care under the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist who has been granted privileges at Lexington Medical Center. A CRNA may administer a regional anesthetic only with permission from the attending anesthesiologist. The nurse anesthetist may exercise independent judgment within the area of his/her professional competence and may participation directly in the medical management of patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or a specified physician. The nurse anesthetist may perform the following medically delegated tasks:         Performs and documents pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient. Consults with attending Anesthesiologist regarding plan of care Performs complete safety and working order check of all anesthesia equipment prior to initiating an anesthetic. Selects and applies appropriate monitoring for continuous evaluation of patient status. Selects and administers appropriate drugs, fluids, and supplies for the safe conduction of anesthesia. Manages the patient airway and pulmonary status using current practice modalities Facilitates smooth induction, case management, and emergence from anesthesia by selecting and administering appropriate drugs, fluids, and airway management techniques Responds appropriately to emergency conditions and situations making appropriate decisions for airway management, fluid, and drug administration Provides accurate report to licensed personnel appropriate for their field of expertise for the safe maintenance and or recovery of the patient Provides accurate report to license personnel appropriate for their field of expertise for the safe maintenance and or recovery of the patient Actively participates in post anesthesia assessment and department quality assurance program Follows the current scope and standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice Follows the current Code of Ethics of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Follows Department and Hospital policies Presents to work in an appropriate and timely fashion Follows hospital policy for meeting service expectations providing courteous and respectful treatment of all customers including but not limited to: co-workers, patients, families, medical personnel, and vendors Follows hospital and departmental Anesthesia and Surgery dress code policy displaying a non-defaced badge and professional attire to include but not limited to: clean scrubs, appropriate head wear or cap, and removing shoe covers and masks prior to leaving the perioperative area. Employee understands, agrees, and recognizes that the department functions in a 24-hour, 7-day a week capacity and that there is an off-shift and call provision and staff obligation to meet department needs. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.  Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits  Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary  Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs. recblid 8e7338wbinkjjnqjgfczzhwgdc6l9u Apply Now