CRNA Nurse Anesthetist

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Department

Anesthesiologists

Job Summary

CRNAs will work in a collaborative environment evaluating patients pre-operatively, formulating the anesthetic plan, and administering the anesthesia autonomously. An anesthesiologist is available for consultation and help if needed.  Provides anesthesia care for only obstetrical related cases to include caesarean sections, epidurals, dilation and curettage, tubal ligations which can be scheduled or emergency obstetrical procedures. Safely transports patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Full benefit package to include but not limited to, health care coverage, dental, vision, 32 days of paid time off, continuing education, short- and long-term disability, retirement match, PSLF, along with extremely flexible scheduling.  

Essential Functions:

• Performs appropriate pre-induction evaluation of the patient’s physical status.  Completes a preanesthetic evaluation and discusses the plan of care with the patient and/or family, including risks, benefits, and alternatives.  Formulates an appropriate anesthetic plan consistent with surgical requirements, taking into consideration the physical and emotional condition of the patient.  Discusses anesthetic plan with an attending anesthesiologist as needed. (15%)

• Provides anesthesia care in a manner that is consistent with accepted standards of care.

• Recognizes urgent situations and responds in a manner that promotes the highest likelihood

  of a positive patient outcome. Requests consultation from the attending anesthesiologist as

  appropriate. (45%)

• Documents patient care correctly; Maintains accurate and legible documentation of all

• patient health care provided, confidentiality of patient information and records, and accurate

  records for controlled drug administration. (10%)

• Performs appropriate post-anesthesia evaluation, care, and discharge. Any and all postoperative

• complications are brought to the attending anesthesiologist’s attention. Transfer of

  patient care responsibility to appropriate personnel with communication of significant

  elements of care. (20%)

• Attends monthly department meetings and assumes temporary

• administrative responsibilities when needed. Suggests or develops new revenue generating

  or dollar saving procedures. Participates in the development of more efficient patient care

  services. (5%)

• Contributes to development of patient teaching or care manuals. Pursues and attains more

• than minimum CME credits. Actively participates in in-service education. Attends

  departmental teaching and M&M conferences. (5%)

• Actively performs education and Teaching of Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetists. (5%)

Education:

• Master's Degree In directly related field Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years related experience. Required

Licenses:

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and

• CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center Required

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.

• Skill to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital employees.

• Ability to assist with patients who may need ICU ventilators, high-risk intubations and facilitate fiber optic intubations.

• Computer skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$214,800.00 - $238,100.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbu