Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - $20,000 Sign OnBonus - Piedmont Macon

Description :

APP Certified Registered NurseAnesthetist

JOB PURPOSE :

As a member of the team, a CRNA is an advancedpractice registered nurse (APRN) who practices under the medicaldirection of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patientcentered, evidence-based anesthesia services.

The CRNA cares forpatients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings includingbut not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic andtherapeutic procedures.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES :

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 to the preoperativecollection and documentation of patient data
• Review, request, and order (as permitted bystate law), laboratory / diagnosticstudies
• Obtain, order, and administerpre-anesthetic medication or treatment
• Developand implement an anesthesia care plan
• Obtain,prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitorssupplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation andanesthesia;

perform safety checks asneeded

• Select, order, obtain, and administeranalgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs,fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesiaservices
• Perform all aspects of airwaymanagement
• Facilitate emergence and recoveryfrom anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting,ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilatorsupport to maintain patient stability duringtransfer
• Initiate and administerpost-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of thecardiovascular system
• Initiate and administerrespiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenationin the post-anesthesia period
• Evaluate thepatients response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriatecorrective action during the post-anesthesiaperiod
• Place and manage regional anesthetictechniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges orgranted specialprivileges

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability toperform clinically as part of an anesthesia careteam
• Ability to operate, use, and interpretdata from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care aswell as necessary perioperative or operating room care to supportthe safety and well-being of the patient while they are under thedirect care of the CRNA
• Effective verbal andwritten communication skills are required to collaborate withvarious clinical staff and otherdisciplines
• Ability to demonstrate knowledgeand skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patientpopulation(s) served
• Ability to demonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and ability to assess data reflective of the patientsrequirements relative to his or her population-specific and agespecific needs
• Knowledge of infectionprevention and control techniques
• Ability tomaintain confidential records
• Ability toimplement and adhere to facility policies andprocedure
• Facilitate the timely delivery ofcare and efficient function of theOR

Disclaimer

Theabove information is intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

It isnot intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, dutiesand skills required of personnel soclassified.

Qualifications :

MINIMUMEDUCATION REQUIRED :

BA / BS in Nursingwith RN Licensure in Georgia and Graduate of a nurse anesthesiaeducational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation ofNurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or itspredecessor

MINIMUM EXPERIENCEREQUIRED :

One (1) year of previouswork experience in hospital setting, clinical quality, orperformance improvement.

New Gradswelcome!

MINIMUMLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

Georgia Licensure asCRNA

Certified by National Commission forCertification of AnesthesiologistAssts(NCCAA)

BLS Certificationrequired

ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS :