CRNA

Position Purpose

Provide quality and versatile anesthesia care under the direct supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of airway management.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications and fluids to maintain patient stability during transfer.
• Initiate and administer post‑anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation during the post‑anesthesia period.
• Provide post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation and care.
• Discharge patient from the post‑anesthesia care unit.
• Closely support and monitor life functions; in the case of an adverse response to any drug, take corrective action.
• Terminate anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to the post‑anesthetic recovery room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Valid CRNA certification required.
• Minimum of two years or progressive work experience in a multispecialty physician‑group model preferred.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to transport patients in stretchers to various rooms/locations.
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to collaborate with various clinical staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and assess data reflective of patients’ requirements relative to population‑specific and age‑specific needs.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Self‑motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.