1099 PRN CRNA - Sierra Vista AZ

AtAmerican Vision Partners (AVP) were bringing the best together. Our company was created by the merger of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and Southwestern Eye Center. Today were one of the nations largest and most comprehensive ophthalmology practices with more than 45 eye care centers in Arizona New Mexico California Nevada and Texas including 28 ambulatory surgical centers. At AVP we are committed to best in class patient care being a pioneer in research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(CRNA) youll be responsible for providing anesthesia care in the operating suite and preoperative area. This position is Per Diem and operates alternating Mondays and Tuesdays.

Responsibilities:
Function as a member of the operating room team.
Provide information and emotional support to patients and their families.
Formulate an appropriate and safe anesthetic care plan for each patient utilizing the history physical laboratory data discussion with patient and any source of information that will aid in its development Provide anesthesia care utilizing one or more of the following techniques: peribulbar retrobulbar topical local infiltration intravenous sedation and/or analgesia.
If appropriate management of or assisting the physician and staff in the management of any
clinical emergency in the surgery suite or eye clinic.
Participate in planning for perioperative patient care with physicians and nursing staff.
Maintain accurate and complete records of each patients anesthesia.
Alert the person responsible for restocking anesthesia supplies when items are needed.

Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited school of anesthesia
Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona
Must have current certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Must have current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Should have thorough knowledge of the techniques of administering ophthalmic anesthesia
A minimum of one year experience and/or demonstrated skills in periorbital anesthesia
Should have knowledge of intravenous sedation administration
Should possess above average skills in communication decisionmaking diplomacy confidentiality initiative and ethics
Must have no physical or psychological impairment that would limit their ability to administer safe anesthesia
Attendance of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society annual meeting is encouraged

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact Brian O. Donovan Sr. Physician Recruiter at(call/text) or.

Benefits available to eligible W2 employees only.