Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Essential Duties

• Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient, assessing data, and selecting appropriate anesthesia plan.
• Administers anesthetics in accordance with clinical privileges delineated.
• Maintains anesthesia in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains accounting of controlled substances.
• Maintains and administers pain clinic procedures.
• Maintains and keeps current on anesthesia equipment.

Performance Improvement

• Participates in SHCs PI program, including development and review of internal department quality monitors.
• Tracks and reports quarterly PI findings in a timely manner.
• Reports all patient quality issues.
• Facilitates on-going education for staff regarding their role in the PI process.