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North American Partners in Anesthesia

Description
The Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) strives to provide excellent patient care in a safe environment. Through the ASC, we can perform same-day preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Our surgeries vary across several specialties and are generally less complicated than procedures requiring hospitalization.

Our providers complete ASC procedures using local anesthesia, or a combination of sedation and local anesthesia, to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. These physicians are board-certified and credentialed at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (Wilmington Health ASC) has partnered with North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) for anesthesia services for the outpatient services at the facility.

Case Assignments
Orthopedic surgery

Shifts
4 – 10s

Team
Leadership
Kevin M. Smith, CRNA, MSN, APRN–Advanced Practice Anesthesia Director for Mid-South Region

Prior to joining NAPA, Kevin M. Smith worked for American Anesthesiology as the Vice President of Advanced Practice Anesthesia, where he was responsible for leadership development, market strategy, and operations management. He received his BSN from the University of Memphis and his MSN from Arkansas State University. Smith is currently working on an MBA from Auburn University. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists. When not at work, he enjoys hiking, playing music, and cooking.

Advanced Practice Anesthesia (APA) leaders are unique to NAPA. As an integral part of our regional infrastructure, APA leaders are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who foster stability and collaboration among local facilities and teams throughout our organization. As an APA leader, Smith supports the Mid-South Region. Like other APA leader colleagues, he is a voice for local clinicians, along with being a leader who hears, understands, and values those on our clinical team.

Responsibilities
– Pre-anesthesia assessment
– Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
– Discuss 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
– Master’s Degree from an Accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
– Complies with American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants licensure guidelines
– Minimum of 2 years experience

Lifestyle
Wilmington, NC:
The old colonial port city of Wilmington, NC, celebrates a rich history. Today, it is also known for its shopping scene, agriculture, and glistening waterfronts. With blossoming flowers all around, this historic town sits along the Cape Fear River to the west and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to the east. Residents can enjoy everything from exploring the draped live oaks that line the city’s National Register Historic District, spanning more than 230 blocks, to taking horse-drawn carriage rides on the old brick-lined streets. They can also soak up sun at beaches just 18 miles away.

Area Attractions:
– Battleship North Carolina
– Airlie Gardens
– Cameron Art Museum

Schools and Colleges:
– University of North Carolina Wilmington
– Ogden Elementary School, Charles P. Murray Middle School, New Hanover High School

Total Rewards
– Salary: $138K – $185K
– Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
– Leadership and professional development opportunities

Job Overview
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