What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Pediatric Anesthesiology position at 77 consultants?
This contract, on-site position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality anesthesia care to pediatric patients in a dynamic clinical environment.
As a Locum CRNA, you will play a vital role in providing safe, compassionate anesthesia services for a range of pediatric surgical and procedural cases. Working on-site at our Charleston facility, you will collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and smooth perioperative experiences.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations for pediatric patients
- Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans
- Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to pediatric patients
- Monitor patients throughout surgical procedures and adjust anesthesia as needed
- Manage airway and ventilation for patients of varying ages and sizes
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative team members
- Provide post-anesthesia care and support in recovery areas
- Document anesthesia records accurately and in a timely manner
- Respond promptly to emergencies and complications during anesthesia
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding anesthesia procedures and expectations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain continuing education requirements
- Associate experience level in nurse anesthesia practice
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Active and unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license
- Specialized training or experience in pediatric anesthesiology
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and patient monitoring
- Ability to manage pediatric patients, including neonates and adolescents
- Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site clinical setting
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care standards
- Willingness to work a contract schedule as required by the facility
- Level I Trauma
Schedule: 13-hour shifts, 3 days per week
No call requirement
Daily Census: 3-5 cases
Case Types: GI, ophthalmology, plastics, and dental
Medically-directed caseload
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses