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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at WhiteCoat Locums summary:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care in both operating room and non-operating room settings at a Lexington, KY facility. The role includes managing diverse cases such as ortho, trauma, vascular, and neuro under the medical direction of anesthesiologists, requiring skills in intubation and line placement. Candidates must be NBCRNA board certified with at least one year of experience and hold the necessary licenses including Kentucky state and DEA, with the opportunity for the facility to assist in licensing and credentialing.

• Consistent Schedule: Work a full-time, 4x10-hour schedule, from 10 AM to 8:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You MUST be available to work four weeks per month. The facility will prioritize candidates with availability for these shifts.
• Diverse Caseload: The role involves covering a variety of services, including Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro cases (no Heart or OB). You can expect to see an average of 1-9 patients per day, with a patient population spanning all ages (excluding neonates).
• Collaborative Environment: You will be medically directed by an anesthesiologist. The typical ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 (anesthesiologists to CRNA) for low-acuity cases, and 1:4. You will not work solo.
• EMR System: The facility uses Epic for all charting; Epic experience is preferred.
• Required Skills: You should be proficient in procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and arterial line placement. You will also be required to work in the NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) setting.
• Willing to License: The facility is willing to license qualified candidates.
• Quick Privileging: The credentialing timeframe is approximately 90 days.

• Provide anesthesia care in the Operating Room and NORA settings.
• Perform intubation, central line, and arterial line placements as needed.
• Work collaboratively with anesthesiologists and other support staff.
• Provide coverage for Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro cases.

• Board Status: NBCRNA Board Certified is REQUIRED.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience is required (no new grads).
• Licensure: An active Kentucky State License is required, but the facility is willing to license.
• Vaccinations: Both COVID-19 and Flu vaccines are required, with medical or religious exemptions allowed.
• DEA: A DEA license is required.

• The target start date is December 1, 2025.

Keywords:

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, anesthesia care, intubation, vascular cases, trauma anesthesia, orthopedic anesthesia, non-operating room anesthesia, NBCRNA certified, Kentucky nursing license

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