Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Part-Time) (Augusta University)

Job Description

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Job ID: 282227
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Training Future Leaders in Anesthesiology & Perioperative Patient Care. In our long history as an academic anesthesia department, The Medical College of Georgia's Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has established clerkships, a pain fellowship, and an anesthesiology critical care fellowship. A joint emergency medicine/anesthesiology critical care fellowship started in 2019, and we welcomed our first pediatric anesthesiology fellow in 2020. Our anesthesiology residency program provides comprehensive training in perioperative patient care, pain management and critical care medicine. We pride ourselves in training expert clinicians who are independent and confident when they graduate from our program. Our goal is to provide outstanding care to our patients by integrating education, evidence-based medicine, and research in daily patient care. Our board-certified faculty paired with the school's high-tech simulation lab provide an immersive learning experience. We believe in encouraging open feedback, new ideas, and innovations that lead to efficient clinical care and build strong relationships with our faculty and staff.

Job Summary

Provide general anesthesia services in the adult OR under the supervision/direction of an anesthesiologist.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Select, assemble, and test anesthetic equipment for designated operations.

Maintain patients in surgical anesthetic state, adjusting oxygen and gas flow and keeping air tubes in a necessary position, or injects prescribed intravenous anesthetic.

Periodically takes and records patient's blood pressure, respiration, and pulse; watches for significant physical changes, such as dilation of pupils and changes in skin color.

Take necessary remedial action as indicated, such as aspiration of throat and administration of oxygen to prevent asphyxiation, strangulation, or surgical shock.

Take appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients and all other healthcare professionals involved. Manage emergency situations including initiating and participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Record data on patients; clinical chart relative to patient's condition prior to, during, and following administration of anesthetic, and type of anesthesia used.

Ensure patient stability and safe transfer to the post anesthesia care unit recovery room and leave special instructions for post-operative care when necessary.

Clean and sterilize anesthetic equipment or direct such actions; checks equipment to see that it is ready for use.

Perform other related duties as described herein.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program, with Certification in the State of Georgia to practice and an Active license in the State of Georgia. A minimum of one year of acute care experience. Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities



Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary Range: $83,250-$103,300 annually.

Pay Band: B20

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!



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