Per diem CRNA opportunity in metropolitan area of Washington, DC with Silver Spring Ophthalmology LLC

Description

For more than three decades, Silver Spring Eye has served the metropolitan area of Washington, DC. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in general ophthalmology, while also performing laser-assisted cataract surgery and offering premium IOLs. The practice is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional and individualized eyecare.

Awards

Case Assignments

Ophthalmology services include diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions, including cataracts, corneal disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and macular degeneration. Also specializes in laser-assisted cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and electroretinography.

Shifts

Monday-Thursday (8-hour shifts).

Team

Leadership

Lisa Ganz, CRNA, MSN–Advanced Practice Anesthesia Director for Mid-Atlantic Region

Lisa serves as the Director of Advance Practice Anesthesia for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Lisa is respected for her long-standing leadership experience.

Prior to transitioning to APA Director, Lisa served as Chief CRNA for 22 years at UPMC-Hamot in Erie, PA, where she magnified the strengths and maximized the potential of her staff. Lisa earned her BSN from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she later returned to complete her Master of Science in Nursing in 1995.

Lisa is a two-time winner of the Joseph H. Carter award for Clinical Excellence, in recognition of her clinical expertise. She was also awarded the Peter Walker, MD Mission, Vision, and Values Award in December 2017.

Advanced Practice Anesthesia (APA) leaders are unique to NAPA. As an integral part of our regional infrastructure, APA directors are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who foster stability and collaboration among local facilities and teams throughout our organization. In her role, Ganz supports the Mid-Atlantic region as a voice for local clinicians, along with being a leader who hears, understands, and values those on our clinical team.

Team Highlights

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discusses anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse
• Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
• Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists

Lifestyle

Silver Spring, MD:

The community of Silver Spring is a cultural hub within Montgomery County, MD. The location offers convenient public transportation to neighboring Washington, DC. Silver Spring is notable as the home of the American Film Institute Theatre and Cultural Center, and for its displays of public art, including large, eye-catching murals. Music and performance venues, shopping, a variety of restaurants, dancing, and family-oriented activities are all available here in Maryland’s fourth-largest city.

• Area Attractions:
  • Brookside Gardens
  • Downtown Silver Spring retail areas
  • American Film Institute Theatre and Cultural Center
  • Washington Metro and MARC train station
  • Smithsonian National Zoological Park
• Colleges and Schools:
  • University of Maryland, Howard University, Washington Adventist University
  • Montgomery County Public Schools, The Auburn School, Mount Jezreel Christian School, The Siena School, Sandy Spring Friends School

Total Rewards

• Salary: $135/hr.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities