PRN CRNA/CAA - Augusta

Wellstar MCG Health is looking for PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to provide anesthesia care under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist. The role requires strong skills in patient assessment, anesthetic techniques, and emergency management. A valid certification as a CRNA or CAA is required, along with a nursing degree. Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care.

Wellstar MCG Health is seeking PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to provide anesthesia care under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist. This role involves patient assessment, developing anesthetic plans, and managing emergency situations. Join a leading healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetists & Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants

Wellstar MCG Health is looking for PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to provide care for our adult patients. We’re an academic 478 bed Level 1 Trauma Center located in Augusta, Georgia. Our anesthetists provide anesthesia care under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist, in various locations including the Main OR, Electrophysiology, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Surgery Center, and Angiography. Case mix include ENT, GI, Orthopedics, Plastics, Neuro, Adult General, Trauma, Dental, and various other specialties.

Community Overview

Augusta University Health System is based in Augusta, GA, a beautiful city on the banks of the Savannah River, which offers an eclectic blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambiance. The Augusta area, which has a population of about a half million, is an established health destination in the Southwest, with facilities that include the Charlies Norwood VA Medical Center and Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Augusta also is the home to the internationally renowned Masters® Golf Tournament.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review with the responsible attending anesthesiologist the pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of patients with the responsible attending anesthesiologist. Such evaluations may indicate the need for additional studies or consultation. The CAA may perform this evaluation under the supervision of the responsible attending anesthesiologist.
• Develop and carry out an anesthetic plan under the direction of the responsible attending anesthesiologist. Such a plan includes selection and implementation of appropriate monitors, drugs, fluids and anesthetic techniques.
• Complete an accurate and timely anesthetic record for inclusion in the patient’s chart.
• Ensure patient stability and safe transfer to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
• Manage emergency situations including initiating and participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize the infection risk of patients, the CAA and other health care professionals.
• In rotations, the administration and management of scheduling, supervision of students and ancillary personnel.
• Participation in Department of Anesthesiology quality assessment, educational programs, research programs and committee work as assigned by the Chair of Anesthesiology.

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Responsibilities:

• The candidate will review pre-anesthetic assessments with the attending anesthesiologist.
• The candidate will develop and carry out anesthetic plans under supervision.
• The candidate will complete accurate anesthetic records for patient charts.
• The candidate will ensure patient stability and safe transfer to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
• The candidate will manage emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• The candidate will participate in quality assessment and educational programs.

Skills:

• Anesthesia Care
• Patient Assessment
• Anesthetic Techniques
• Emergency Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Monitoring Techniques
• Quality Assessment
• Patient Safety
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Supervision of Students
• Research Participation

Education:

• A valid certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist or Anesthesiologist Assistant is required.