<div id="DETAIL_ROW_1"> <p id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.index_0.JPM_DESCRIPTION_wrapper"> <span id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.index_0.JPM_DESCRIPTION_label"> Position Description:<br> </span> CRNA - UAB Community Anesthesia at St. Vincent's East<br><br> Work schedule: PRN/Irregular, non-benefited<br><br>The Division of Community Anesthesia includes a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs providing services to St. Vincent’s East. The UAB Health System and Ascension St. Vincent’s entered into a formal alliance in July of 2020. This alliance allowed for the combination of a busy community hospital with the cutting edge evidence-based approach to medicine found within an academic environment. The division consists of 6 anesthesiologists and more than 19 CRNAs, all participating in a team-based approach to provide the best possible care. CRNAs enjoy a collegial working relationship with both anesthesiologists and surgeons and enjoy a good deal of autonomy. All services are provided at the St Vincent’s East campus, which is located northeast of downtown Birmingham.<br> <br>St. Vincent’s East is an acute care hospital serving Birmingham and surrounding healthcare community. The hospital covered by the division consist of all surgical specialties, neurosurgery, vascular, and general surgery, among many others. There are ample opportunities to become proficient in any and all fields of anesthesia for new graduates and veterans alike as the division provides anesthesia for more than 10,000 procedures annually in 12 rooms.<br> <br>Provides anesthesia under the direction of an anesthesiologist for diverse surgical procedures and diagnostic tests. Participates in the clinical instruction of nurse anesthesia students. Key Responsibilities are performed under the direction of the anesthesiologists according to the policy and procedures of the Department of Anesthesiology. </p> </div> <div id="DETAIL_ROW_2"> <p id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.index_0.JPM_ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS_wrapper"> <span id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.index_0.JPM_ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS_label"> Position Requirements:<br> </span> EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:<br> <br>Required: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.<br> <br>LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:<br> <br>Required:<br>• Alabama Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license.<br>• Current BLS certification<br>• Current ACLS certification<br> <br>TRAITS &amp; SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs. </p> </div>