Nurse Anesthetist, Per Diem - Las Vegas, NV - Full-time / Part-time

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 200 providers, fourteen clinical locations including nine health care centers, five urgent care clinics and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout Southern Nevada. SMA is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

Southwest Medical Associates is now part of Optum, part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

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Southwest Medical Associates is currently seeking a per diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our fast paced ambulatory surgery center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this position, you will be responsible for providing anesthesia services to patients who are under the care of a physician, dentist or podiatrist.   The CRNA works cooperatively with the Anesthesiologist and other members of the anesthesia team and members of the medical staff in planning the patient care and services from the time the pre-op history data is collected, induction and monitoring of anesthesia during surgery, and monitoring throughout the post-op stay up to discharge.  Participates in facility compliance activities including record keeping standards as mandated by state, federal and pharmacy regulations. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects pre-op history data from all patients prior to any anesthesia administration; reviews findings with Anesthesiologist for recommendations and sign-off.


• Educate and discuss risks, alternatives and benefits of anesthesia with patients prior to anesthesia administration; obtains informed anesthesia consent.


• Maintains adequate anesthesia supplies and medication as needed.


• Reports any adverse outcomes or complications immediately to Anesthesiologist; files appropriate reports as required.


• Participates in facility compliance activities to include auditing, pharmacy records, narcotic logs, and any other record keeping for state, federal, pharmacy and policy requirements.


• Works cooperatively with facility staff to maintain high level of customer service and quality of care for all services provided.


• Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.


• Attends meetings as required.


• May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable area of expertise or equivalent experience


• Current and unrestricted Nevada RN license


• Current and unrestricted Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist approved and accepted by the State of Nevada Board of Registered Nursing


• Valid and current BCLS card


• Valid and current ACLS


• Valid and current PALS card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of anesthesia care.  Experience with pediatrics and shoulder blocks. Prior experience in a multi-specialty group or managed care environment is highly desirable


• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a Nurse Anesthetist in an acute care facility

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Job Keywords: CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Las Vegas, NV, Nevada