Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Denver Health Medical Center, a nationally recognized level I trauma center in sunny Downtown Denver, CO is recruiting for a CRNA to join our dynamic team of over 30+ anesthesiology providers.

Job Summary

The CRNA serves as a vital member of the Anesthesiology Care Team. Under the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist administers general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures; and performs anesthesia-related procedures. Evaluates patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the physician anesthesiologist, formulates and carries out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transports patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period.

Responsibilities

1. While under the medical direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist, makes the initial approach to a patient to obtain a preliminary pre-anesthetic health history, perform an appropriate pre-anesthetic physical examination and record pertinent data in an organized and legible manner for review by an Anesthesiologist; define the patient's current physical status as it relates to the planned anesthetic.

2. Performs or assists in conducting diagnostic laboratory and related studies as appropriate, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples.

3. Establishes noninvasive and invasive routine monitoring modalities as delegated by the responsible Anesthesiologist.

4. Assists in the application and interpretation of advanced monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography and evoked potentials.

5. Assists in inducing, maintaining and altering anesthesia levels, administers adjunctive treatment and provides continuity of anesthetic care into and during the postoperative recovery period.

6. Assists in the use of advanced life support techniques such as high frequency ventilation and intra-arterial cardiovascular assist devices.

7. Assists in making post- anesthesia patient rounds by recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording case summaries and by transcribing standing and specific orders.

8. Performs evaluation and treatment procedures essential to responding to life-threatening situations, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation based on established protocols (basic life support, advance cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support).

9. Assists in duties in intensive care units, inpatient pain consultations and other settings, as appropriate.

10. Trains Anesthesia Technicians in the calibration, trouble shooting and use of patient monitors.

11. Assists in the clinical instruction of others as assigned.

12. Takes on-call duty as assigned and maintains availability when on-call outside the hospital. Employs monitoring of patients which meets or exceeds current department standard of care requirements. Attends monthly department meetings and actively participates in decisions pertaining to efficiency of the department.

13. Meets recertification guidelines of AAAA; and renewal of Colorado Certified Anesthesia Assistant license every two (2) years. Maintains staff privileges/complies with credentialing as required by DHMC Medical Staff by-laws. Answers all official letters of inquiry from hospital-wide or departmental QRI Committees.

14. Pursues and attains more than minimum CME credits. Actively participates in in-service education. Attends departmental teaching and M&M conferences. Certified in ACLS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in the use and maintenance of anesthesia equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and other hospital employees. Ability to assist with patients who may need ICU ventilators, high-risk intubations and facilitate fiber optic intubations. Computers and Technology 1. Computer skills required.

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent post baccalaureate training in Anesthesia

Experience

Typically, two years related experience, new grads will be considered. 

Credentials

Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR. Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the Sate of Colorado or a participating compact state. Board Certified Nurse Anesthetist License. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• 30+ paid days off per year
• 9.5% retirement matching (immediate)
• Public Health Service Loan Repayment qualifying site
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) benefits
• Resident/student teaching opportunities

Location
Denver, CO

Shift
Varies

Work Type
Full time

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Denver, CO where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods and natural beauty combine for the worlds most spectacular playgrounds.  A young, active city at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver's stunning architecture, award-winning dining and unparalleled views are all here, year round! The mountainous area of Colorado is six times the size of Switzerland, containing 9,600 miles (15,449 km) of fishing streams, 2,850 lakes and more than 1,000 peaks two miles (3,218 km) high.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.