Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Contingent Rotating

Administers intravenous, inhalation, and regional anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures, obstetrical deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures.

Potentially administers anesthesia to all ages and A.S.A. classes of patients, including geriatrics and pediatrics. Provides airway management services as needed throughout the hospital.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : People1. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting.2. Supports and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

3. Delegates tasks to assistive personnel in a respectful professional manner.4. Identify patient problem and collaborates with the Anesthesia / Surgeon / Perioperative team in the selection of appropriate interventions (tasks).

5. Interacts with members of the health care team to plan and coordinate theperioperative care.6. Promotes a healthy work environment through promotion of professionalcommunication standards, commitment to co-workers, and positive problemresolution.

Service1. Conducts appropriate pre-anesthetic assessments, and document findings.2. In collaboration with the anesthesiologist, determines the appropriate anesthetic planof management, manages all aspects of anesthesia care to include preoperative,perioperative, and immediate postoperative care.

3. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of care for all procedures.4. Provides airway management and / or intubations for emergent, non-emergent, andresuscitation situations throughout the hospital.

5. Anticipates and exceeds patients and customers' expectations that meet allelements of the Henry Ford Experience.6. Identifies services and care improvement ideas and act on them to create excellentcustomer experiences.

7. Demonstrates, supports, and assumes personal accountability for consistentlyupholding team members to the standards across the System and adhering to HenryFord Health policies and procedures.

8. Recognizes the unique contribution all health care team members contribute to thepatient experience.9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Quality and Safety1. Independently uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, andevaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age specific care for all patientsincluding those with complex pathophysiological needs and / or psychosocial needs.

2. Seeks to understand and incorporate both safe practices and evidence-basedpractices into daily nursing care.3. Maintains compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment,and documentation.

1. Directs and delegates nursing care based on patient acuity and staff competencythat is consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care.

2. Participate in quality improvement / patient safety initiatives and programs.Growth1. Participates in professional development and continuous learning.

2. Contributes to establishing, maintaining, and improving the work-place environmentthat encourages respectful interactions with colleagues, support of peers, andidentification of issues that need to be addressed.

3. Maintains knowledge and skills in appropriate technology.Research and Education1. Provides education for staff, colleagues, patients, and / or families.

a. Precepts new staff and students as requested.b. Provides and documents individualized patient and family education.2. Maintains and demonstrates current clinical knowledge in area of specialty.

3. Integrates research findings into practice.Community1. Participate in community activities and / or professional organizations.

2. Represents Henry Ford Health by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride,and respect to internal and external customers3.

Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the imageof nursing.Finance1. Aware of financial implications of actions and decisions based on factors related tosafety and effectiveness.

2. Supports the unit financially by using resources in a cost-effective mannerEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Graduation from an accredited school of anesthesia.* Master's degree required.* Ability to work harmoniously in collaborative situations with anesthesiologists andother health care providers.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED : Required and maintains currency of : * Clinical Privileges* State of Michigan RN License* State Specialty Certification* CRNA Certification* ALS Certification* BLS Certification Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors asoutlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy and summarized below : Communication OwnershipUnderstanding MotivationSensitivity ExcellenceTeamwork RespectMust practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities : Be self-directedBe flexible and committed to the team conceptDemonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learnBe open to new learning experiencesAccepts and respects diversity without judgmentDemonstrates customer service valuesPHYSICAL DEMANS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent walking, bending, lifting may be required to perform duties.

Work is generallyin an operating room environment, but can be in Radiology, ICU, ER, or wherever nurseanesthesia services are required in the hospital.

Working conditions are variable withexposure to communicable diseases and other hazards. Driving may be required,dependent on specialty.

Additional Information* Organization : Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus* Department : Anesthesia CRNA* Shift : Rotating* Union Code : Not Applicable