Job Abstract

Cleveland Clinic is currently seeking CRNAs for opportunities in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at our Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Clinic’s heart center is nationally ranked and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.

We offer diverse and innovative cases to challenge and engage you. Case types include Cardiac cases including mini-incisions and robotic; Heart and Lung transplant; Thoracic including lung and esophagus surgeries; and all vascular, and some cardiology cases including TAVR, etc. in hybrid rooms. and EPS deice high risk removal/implantations.

CRNAs collaborate with CT Anesthesiologists, Fellows, and Residents as a unified anesthesia team, fostering a culture of respect and shared responsibilities. CRNAs frequently work with SRNAs.

Our CRNAs frequently work with SRNAs. Shared OR responsibility with CT Anesthesia Fellows, residents and SRNAS.

Work life balance is achieved through flexible scheduling options. Most CRNAs work 3 13-hour shifts but may work 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days. This position does not involve call.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation and supplemental pay rate
• Sign-on bonuses for eligible new graduates and experienced providers
• Paid time off
• Relocation reimbursement (75+ miles)
• CEU package and internal CEU opportunities
• Research and teaching opportunities available (not required)
• Paid interview expenses
• Exceptional health plan
• Retirement matching
• Full-time caregivers receive maternity and parental leave equal to 100% pay up to 12 weeks.
• Cleveland Clinic is an eligible employer for PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness)

Administers anesthetic care for the purpose of facilitating diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Develops and implements an anesthetic plan of care, including monitoring modalities and post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
• Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance and emergence phase anesthesia.
• Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible physician as indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited CRNA program.

Certifications:

• Must have a current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Must have current certification and continued professional certification (CPC) with the National Board of Certification Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) and State Board of Nursing endorsement. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Academy of Pediatrics certifications may be required based upon work setting.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• None Required

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time and the ability to lift and transport patients.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities