Mon–Fri, Eye ASCs Across Phoenix Area, Call Q6 Weeks

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, Vantage Eye Center, and West Texas Eye Associates. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you'll be responsible for providing anesthesia care in the operating suite and pre-operative area. This position is full-time Monday-Friday, and provides care across several valley ASCs in Sun City, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Phoenix. The Director of Anesthesia will work to schedule you at your preferred locations as business needs allow. One week of call is required every ~6 weeks.

Responsibilities:
Function as a member of the operating room team.
Provide information and emotional support to patients and their families.
Formulate an appropriate and safe anesthetic care plan for each patient utilizing the history, physical, laboratory data, discussion with patient and any source of information that will aid in its development Provide anesthesia care utilizing one or more of the following techniques: peribulbar, retrobulbar, topical, local infiltration, intravenous sedation and/or analgesia.
If appropriate, management of or assisting the physician and staff in the management of any
clinical emergency in the surgery suite or eye clinic.
Participate in planning for peri-operative patient care with physicians and nursing staff.
Maintain accurate and complete records of each patient’s anesthesia.
Alert the person responsible for restocking anesthesia supplies when items are needed.

Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited school of anesthesia
Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona
Must have current certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Must have current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Should have thorough knowledge of the techniques of administering ophthalmic anesthesia
A minimum of one year experience and/or demonstrated skills in peri-orbital anesthesia
Should have knowledge of intravenous sedation administration
Should possess above average skills in communication, decision-making, diplomacy, confidentiality, initiative and ethics
Must have no physical or psychological impairment that would limit their ability to administer safe anesthesia
Attendance of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society annual meeting is encouraged

Benefits & Perks:
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental to significant eye care discounts, continuing education, 401(k) match, paid holidays plus PTO, flexible work hours, and much more!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Brian O. Donovan, Sr. Physician Recruiter, call/text) or through our inquiry form.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.