RN-Certified Anesthetist/CRNA

Administers various types of anesthesia to render patients insensible to pain during surgical procedures, manipulation or setting of fractures, deliveries, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing and expanded Nurse Practitioner license and certification.

Overview

Job Summary

Provides clinical services as a nurse anesthetist under the supervision of MD. Administers various types of anesthesia to render patients insensible to pain during surgical procedures, manipulation or setting of fractures, deliveries, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops a plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Provides leadership.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by the institution or State.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• AANA certification required. Complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing and expanded Nurse Practitioner license and certification. PALS within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Required

• PALS;RN;ACLS;CRNA

Preferred/Desired