Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PNE

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Job Summary

Summary<br>The CRNA I is a board-certified licensed clinician who provides anesthesia services to all patients in the organization. General responsibilities include review of patients' medical history, administration and management of anesthesia, and monitors patient during procedure or throughout peri-operative period. Incumbent is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. Provides patients or health care proxies necessary information related to anesthesia and in preparation for procedures. <br>
-Collaborates with the nursing and surgical teams determines appropriate type of anesthetic to be used, ensuring quality of care. Performs pre-operative assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and review of systems. <br>
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. Conducts the induction and maintenance of anesthesia under the direction of appointed supervisor. <br>
-Administers general (intravenous / inhalation) and regional anesthesia and serves as a resource related to anesthesia care within the OR and patient care environments. Inserts invasive monitoring lines required for an anesthetic and interprets the data. <br>
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. <br>
-Monitors the life support functions of patient during period of anesthesia, or surgery as needed. Assesses, interprets, and treats physiologic responses to anesthesia that include oxygenation, circulation, and ventilation. <br>
-Keeps OR and Anesthesia care team informed of patient's condition and documents pertinent information concerning anesthetic course in the EMR. Prepares and evaluates the safety of anesthetic equipment, supplies, and drugs. <br>
-Participates in drug or operational audits, projects, and meetings as needed. Works with the staff of the Pharmacy department in handling and use of drugs and related agents. Properly waste drugs in approved and consistent manner. <br>
-Provides observation and care in immediate post operative period until a report of pertinent information has been given to and responsibility for patient accepted by the RN or MD covering the appropriate recovery area. <br>
-Is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA and maintain credentialing. <br>
-Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of patient care within the peri-operative setting. <br>
-Contributes to and participates in clinical education, such as Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. <br>
-May provide coverage at additional site locations as needed. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and pharmacology as related to anesthesia. - Foreign language skills for patient population is desired. - Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department. - Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care. - Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of cases and environments. Ability to communicate clear