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, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. 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, Nevada, California and Texas – including 28 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

PRN 1099 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Desert Peaks Surgery Center

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 Per Diem and is needed on Tuesdays.

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 license in the state of New Mexico
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

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.

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!