Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

This would be an exempt position paying $1800 per shift. A shift is defined as operating room hours beginning at 0700 and ending at 1700.

Summary / objective

Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations during the intra - operative period. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment and Anesthesia care. Communicates with the surgeon, Circulating Nurse, and preoperative staff concerning patient's health, including laboratory results, preoperative orders, and psychological state. Induce and administer several types of Anesthesia based on patient need, under the supervision of the surgeon or attending physician responsible for the patient. Assess the patient in Post - anesthesia Recovery for release back to patient room. Assists with maintenance and supplies for the Anesthesia cart. Ensures that all appropriate paperwork is properly completed prior to transport of the patient to surgery. Verifies appropriate procedure including surgical site and side marking is completed prior to induction of Anesthesia.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Three years related hospital experience and or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate an acute and working understanding of inpatient and outpatient surgery.
• Graduate of accredited program for nurse anesthesia.
• Current RN license and Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification from Board of Nursing.
• Current certification as CRNA, or if new graduate must have a Board of Nursing issued certificate as Graduate Nurse Anesthetist.
• Current certification with American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).
• BLS and ACLS certified
• Required to demonstrate competence in the performance of duties specific to the age groups of the patients for whom they will be assigned.

Preferred education and experience

Additional eligibility requirements