Certified Nurse Anesthetist Cottage Full Time Days

Location: Henry Ford Medical Center - Cottage, 159 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. $40,000 sign-on bonus. Willingness to work at other sites in the division when needed.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and supports the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Delegates tasks to assistive personnel in a respectful, professional manner.
• Identifies patient problems and collaborates with the Anesthesia/Surgeon/Perioperative team to select appropriate interventions.
• Interacts with members of the healthcare team to plan and coordinate perioperative care.
• Promotes a healthy work environment through professional communication, commitment to coworkers, and positive problem resolution.
• Conducts pre-anesthetic assessments and documents findings.
• Collaborates with the anesthesiologist to determine the anesthetic plan of management and manages all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative, perioperative, and immediate postoperative care.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of care for all procedures.
• Provides airway management and/or intubations for emergent, non-emergent, and resuscitation situations throughout the hospital.
• Anticipates and exceeds patient and customer expectations, meeting all elements of the Henry Ford Experience.
• Identifies services and care improvement ideas to create excellent customer experiences.
• Demonstrates accountability for upholding team standards and adhering to Henry Ford Health policies.
• Uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care for all patients, including those with complex needs.
• Incorporates safe and evidence-based practices into daily nursing care.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation.
• Directs and delegates nursing care based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Participates in professional development and continuous learning.
• Contributes to a workplace environment that encourages respectful interactions and issue resolution.
• Maintains knowledge and skills in appropriate technology.
• Provides education for staff, colleagues, patients, and families.
• Precepts new staff and students as requested.
• Provides and documents individualized patient and family education.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge in area of specialty and integrates research findings into practice.
• Participates in community activities and/or professional organizations.
• Represents Henry Ford Health by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride, and respect.
• Uses resources in a cost-effective manner and is aware of financial implications of actions and decisions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 and other healthcare providers.
• 2–3 years of experience.
• Willingness to rotate to other ambulatory sites.

Qualifications

• 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 and standards as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy, including communication, ownership, understanding, motivation, sensitivity, excellence, teamwork, and respect.
• Must practice customer service skills as provided through training and in-services.
• Personal qualities required:
  • Self-directed
  • Flexible and committed to the team concept
  • Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
  • Open to new learning experiences
  • Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
  • Demonstrates customer service values

Schedule

• Days, part-time, no weekends.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, bending, lifting may be required.
• Work is generally in an operating room environment but can be in Radiology, ICU, ER, or wherever nurse anesthesia services are required.
• Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable diseases and other hazards.
• Driving may be required, dependent on specialty.