CRNA | Ochsner University Hospital - Lafayette, LA

Position Overview

CRNA position at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics in Lafayette, LA. Administers anesthesia to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other pain-producing clinical procedures under physician supervision in a collaborative model.

Key Responsibilities

• Documents patient procedures and incidents
• Assesses patient before, during, and after administering anesthesia
• Ensures patient safety using accepted practice techniques
• Acts as liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, co-workers, patients, and families
• Participates in department quality assurance and professional development

Qualifications

• Master's degree from AANA-accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• APRN license in Louisiana
• AANA certification
• BCLS certification from American Heart Association
• Computer skills for data entry and retrieval
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work flexible schedule including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Facility Details

Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, Lafayette, LA. Medium work physical demands with prolonged standing required. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue in patient care areas.