CRNA-Per Diem

Boston Eye Surgery & Laser Center (BESLC) i s currently looking for a CRNA( Certified Registered Nurse specializing in anesthesia services). The schedule is per diem and would primarily be located at the Boston location with coverage in Waltham as needed.

The hours are M-F 7AM-5PM; Per Diem.

The CRNA's overall clinical and administrative responsibilities include:

• Agreement to abide by the Anesthesia Consultants of Massachusetts (ACM) policies and procedures.
• Agreement to abide and practice under the approved CRNA delineation of BESLC medical staff privileges
• Agreement to abide by the policies and procedures of BESLC including but not limited to Blood borne pathogen standard, Universal precautions, Patient and equipment safety.
• Assessment and documentation of equipment, drugs and gas supply.
• Participation in the overall Quality Improvement Program of BESLC which monitors and evaluates quality of anesthesia care provided at BESLC's ambulatory surgery centers and takes steps to correct/improve care delivered.
• Examine patient, perform a heart and lung assessment, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk of anesthesia in connection with surgical procedures.
• Order laboratory tests as necessary.
• Insert peripheral intravenous catheters in patients as needed.
• Position patient on stretcher chair to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
• Under supervision of the Anesthesiologist/CRNA Lead Anesthetist (or Operating Surgeon) administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local and/or intravenous methods.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract any adverse reactions or complications.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout the procedure.
• Provide and maintain life support and airway management; assist in preparing patients for surgery.
• Ensure timely completion of medical records.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal accredited educational program meeting the standards required by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Current advanced practiced registered nurse certification from a national certification organization approved by the Board of Registration in Nursing for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
• Licensed and registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

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Boston Eye Surgery & Laser Center (BESLC) has an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Boston and Waltham, MA. BESLC is affiliated with Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB); together they employ 350+ staff members throughout Massachusetts. BESLC offers excellent benefits, flexible schedule and a great team environment. BESLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.