Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Part Time- Henry(CRNA)

Description :

APP- Certified RegisteredNurse Anesthetist- Part Time

JOBPURPOSE : As a member of the team, a CRNA is an advanced practiceregistered nurse (APRN) who practices under the medical directionof anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient centered,evidence-based anesthesia services.

The CRNA cares for patients atall acuity levels in a variety of settings including but notlimited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Clinicalresponsibilities of the CRNA will be delegated by ananesthesiologist. Care is directed by an anesthesiologist whoshares responsibility for the patient.

With the direction of theanesthesiologist the CRNA will :

Contribute tothe preoperative collection and documentation of patientdata

Review, request, and order (as permitted by statelaw), laboratory / diagnostic studies

Obtain, order, andadminister pre-anesthetic medication or treatment

Developand implement an anesthesia care plan

Obtain, prepare,and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors supplies, anddrugs for the administration of sedation and anesthesia;

performsafety checks as needed

Select, order, obtain, andadminister analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs,accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provideanesthesia services

Perform all aspects of airwaymanagement

Facilitate emergence and recovery fromanesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering,and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support tomaintain patient stability during transfer

Initiate andadminister post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of thecardiovascular system Initiate and administer respiratory supportto ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in thepost-anesthesia period

Evaluate the patients response toanesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action duringthe post-anesthesia period

Place and manage regionalanesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinicalprivileges or granted specialprivileges

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,ABILITIES

Ability to perform clinically as part of ananesthesia care team

Ability to operate, use, andinterpret data from a wide variety of equipment to performanesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operatingroom care to support the safety and well-being of the patient whilethey are under the direct care of the CRNA

Effectiveverbal and written communication skills are required to collaboratewith various clinical staff and other disciplines

Abilityto demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate to the patient population(s) served

Abilityto demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth anddevelopment over the life span and ability to assess datareflective of the patients requirements relative to his or herpopulation-specific and age specific needs

Knowledge ofinfection prevention and control techniques

Ability tomaintain confidential records

Ability to implement andadhere to facility policies and procedure

Facilitate thetimely delivery of care and efficient function of theOR

Disclaimer The above information is intendedto describe the general nature and level of work being performed bypeople assigned to this job.

It is not intended to be an exhaustivelist of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnelso classified.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATIONREQUIRED :

BA / BS in Nursing with RN Licensure inGeorgia and Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational programaccredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse AnesthesiaEducational Programs or its predecessor

MINIMUMEXPERIENCE REQUIRED : One (1) year of previous work experience inhospital setting, clinical quality, or performanceimprovement.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONREQUIRED BY LAW : Georgia Licensure as CRNA Certified by NationalCommission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts(NCCAA) BLSCertification required

ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS