Chief Nurse Anesthetist jobs in District of Columbia

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

The DuPont Clinic is a referral center for all-trimester abortion and ultrasound-guided procedures, including for abnormal or high risk pregnancies, and for people with complex medical situations who may have difficulty accessing care.  We provide the highest level of medical care and a private experience focused on the individual needs of each patient. The DuPont Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel comfortable. 

We seek a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide procedural sedation. The CRNA will be an integral part of the team ensuring patient safety and creating the patient experience. This position will be paid hourly for one to two days per week with shifts of approximately 4-8 hours with the possibility of increasing hours as we expand patient volume. The right CRNA for this position will have the highest standards for patient safety, be motivated to create a positive patient experience, and strongly support a person's right to control their own body.

Duties:

• Providing analgesia and anesthesia for procedures, primarily with moderate and deep sedation
• Maintaining the highest level of patient-centered care
• Evaluating patients prior to anesthesia                 
• Performing appropriate monitoring throughout procedures
• Participating and assisting in team emergency drills, trainings, and meetings
• Performing routine checks on equipment, medications, and other supplies, and alerting staff, as needed
• Communicating effectively with all members of patient-care team

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited CRNA program
• Three or more years of experience providing outpatient procedural sedation and/or obstetric anesthesia
• Appropriate professional certifications and licensure
• Strong commitment to bodily autonomy
• Commitment to improving patient experience of care
• Bilingual a plus! 

Physical and Work Environment:

• The position may require moderate lifting.  
•  Fast-paced, multicultural, collaborative work environment 
• All employees are required to be vaccinated as a condition to employment, subject to accommodation