CRNA
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Certified registered nurse anesthetists employed in Louisiana earn a median of $106.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Full time position available.
Potential schedule: Position 1 schedule - call and weekend coverage, Position 2 schedule - M-F 7A-3P no call or weekends.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the inter professional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below
- Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
- Reviews, requests, and orders (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
- Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
- Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medication or treatment.
- Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan.
- Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
- Selects, orders, obtains, and administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
Education: Masters in Nurse Anesthesia required.
License/Certification: American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA) Required, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist (CRNA) Required, Basic Life Support (CPR) Required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Required, National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists- Required
After completing the online application, please email CV to Provider Services at tabathasontag@opelousasgeneral.com or haleighmills@opelousasgeneral.com .
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About Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a public hospital with an emergency department in Opelousas, LA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, physicians and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Opelousas General Health System
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