Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Multiple Specialties Available - Durham North Carolina

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Posted On: 04/28/2025

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: -

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) -CRNA HIRING INCENTIVES
  • A $60,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently being offered to experienced CRNAs.
    • Distributed in $10,000 increments every six months for 36 months
    • $45,000 COMMITMENT BONUS is currently offered to pending graduates or new grads.
      • Distributed in $7500 increments every six months for 36 months
      • Note: Stipend recipients are not eligible for the new grad commitment bonus.
      • A $48,000 bonus is available to SRNA students who commit to a 36-month tenure at Duke, effective as soon as education, certification, license, and credentialing/privileging requirements are met (typically starting 3 months post-graduation)
        • SRNA Stipend Recipients receive a lump sum of $36,000 stipend during their senior year of CRNA school after signing the SRNA Commitment to work at Duke for 36 months
        • After starting as a CRNA, an additional $12,000 bonus is paid in two $6,000 installments on the 6-month and 12-month work anniversaries.
        • All FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend, prorated and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
        • $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
        • A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who move 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility. -Job Location - Various Duke Health locations, including Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. -Job Summary
          Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. -Job Responsibilities and Duties
          Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat, larynx, and trachea as required. -Determine, set up, and prepare necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for administering anesthetics; assemble the gas machine and test it to ensure proper functioning; ensure the availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
          Study patient records to determine the probable effects of the anesthetic on the patient; monitor vital signs during the procedure; and take necessary action to ensure the patient's near-normal physiological status.
          Prepare patients for anesthesia, including explaining procedures and positioning them on the operating room table; record the patient's condition and the type of anesthetic used on the patient's chart.
          Assist in moving the patient from the operating room to the recovery area; check the patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post-anesthesia effects as required.
          Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in administering general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
          Disassemble equipment and clean the work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to the proper personnel.
          Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
          Perform other duties related to the work described herein. -Job Eligibility Requirements
          Education
          Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP, or DNAP CNRA program -Certification
          CRNA license or eligibility for certification by the AANA as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads. -Licensure
          Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA. -Experience
          New grads are welcome to apply; no experience is required beyond CRNA education and training. -Job Hours
          Shift options vary based on location. - -Many options are available. - - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. - More...

              

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