CRNA - SOM Anesthesiology | Jackson, MS

Position Overview

Full-time CRNA position at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The role involves assessing patient care needs and providing anesthetic care for surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively for physical status and anesthetic risks.
• Administer medically directed or supervised local, general, inhalation, regional, intravenous, monitored and other anesthetics.
• Monitor patient's reaction to anesthesia and adjust care accordingly.
• Respond to critical patient care needs related to invasive monitoring, IV access, and airway management.
• Conduct pre- and post-anesthesia evaluations.
• Educate and mentor student nurse anesthetists, residents, and other allied health professionals.
• Report quality and safety issues and develop improvement measures.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited CRNA program. Current certification as certified registered nurse anesthetist from the Mississippi Board of Nursing or another state. New graduates within 180 days of graduation are eligible. Must be certified at time of hire.

Facility Details

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Main Campus Jackson. Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to mentor students and residents.