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BUSINESS OF ANESTHESIA

Locum Tenens  anesthesiology Where Do I Start?

Whether you’re looking for

a flexible schedule, an

opportunity to travel, or

a variety of practice options, locum

tenens practice may be right for you.

“Locum tenens” is Latin for “holding

one’s place,” and locum tenens CRNAs

work temporary assignments that may

vary from a few shifts to a few months,

or longer. If you’re considering this

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tips and considerations:

Licensure

There is no different state license for CRNAs who do locums work.

In any state where you want to practice as a CRNA, you need to

meet that state’s licensure requirements. When to obtain a given state

license depends on your preferences. Be mindful that the licensure

processing time varies from days to months, depending on the state.

CRNAs should consider whether to accept a job on short notice in a

state where they are not licensed, as it may not be possible to obtain

a license in time to start the position. If you are focusing on working

in a particular state or states, consider obtaining the appropriate state

licenses in advance. There is, of course, a cost involved in doing so

(both in terms of time and money). In addition, it’s important to keep

track of your licenses, and when they expire, so that you can renew or

inactivate them as appropriate. Links to every state board of nursing

website, which include application forms and contact information, are

at https://www.ncsbn.org/contactbon.htm.

Finding Jobs

Some locums CRNAs act on their own, seeking out jobs where and

when they want to work. Other CRNAs use locums agencies. Locums

agencies may also help CRNAs obtain licensure forms, remind them

to renew licenses, or handle other logistical details or administrative

tasks. The AANA site http://www.crnacareers.com/ includes links to

specific job listings, as well as listings by national and regional locums

agencies. The listings for locums agencies at this site often include a

website for the agency as well. The agency websites typically provide

some information regarding what assistance the agency provides, such

as malpractice coverage options, licensure information, or assistance

with housing. For members who attend the AANA 2014 Nurse Anesthesia

Annual Congress (http://www.aana.com/naac) in Orlando in

September, there are a number of locums agencies that exhibit in the

AANA exhibit hall that can answer your questions.

Insurance Coverage

CRNAs who have malpractice insurance issues or questions should

contact AANA Insurance Services at (800) 343-1368 or visit http://

www.aana.com/insurance/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx. AANA Insurance

Services staff is happy to discuss your issues and needs, even if you

do not have a policy with the agency and are not necessarily seeking

coverage at this time.

Another consideration for CRNAs who work

locum tenens may be the need to obtain some of

their own “employee benefits,” such as health,

disability, or life insurance, or financial advice

for retirement. The AANA provides members

access to related programs and services at

http://www.aana.com/aboutus/Pages/

AANA-Affinity-Program-Partners.aspx.

Financial and Legal Advice

For information concerning state licensure or

scope of practice, contact the AANA’s State Government

Affairs Division at sga@aana.com or (847) 655-1130. For

specific financial or legal advice related to employment or business

matters, it’s wise to contact local professionals in your state, such

as accountants or attorneys, as needed. These professionals are able

to provide you with advice that is specific to the state(s) where you

work, such as recommendations for the legal structure of your business

(e.g., options such as a partnership or incorporation), or tax

implications of various practice scenarios.

Any CRNA who runs a business, manages any aspect of their business

practice, or may consider doing so in the future, would benefit

from attending the AANA’s Business of Anesthesia Conference. This

conference includes knowledgeable, experienced speakers on such

topics as negotiating contracts, reimbursement issues, billing and coding,

and legal issues. For more information on the July 2014 Business

of Anesthesia Conference in Chicago, and for future conference dates

and locations, see http://www.aana.com/meetings/Pages/default.aspx

under “AANA Conferences.”

Locum tenens practice provides a variety of options and opportunities

for CRNAs. Keep these resources in mind if you choose to pursue

a locum tenens practice.

By Jana Conover, BA

AANA Assistant Director,

State Government Affairs

CRNAs should consider whether to accept a job on

short notice in a state where they are not licensed,

as it may not be possible to obtain a license in time

to start the position. If you are focusing on working

in a particular state or states, consider obtaining

the appropriate state licenses in advance.

 

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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