CRNA PRN
The Specialty Alliance · San Marcos, TX · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
GI Alliance is seeking an experienced CRNA for an as-needed PRN position.
About the role
Provide quality and versatile anesthesia care under the direct supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities
- Performs all aspects of airway management
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, 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 post-anesthesia period
- Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care
- Discharge patient from post-anesthesia care unit
- Closely supports and monitors life functions. In the case of adverse response to any drug, takes corrective action
- Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to post-anesthetic recovery room
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
- Valid CRNA certification required
- A minimum of two years or progressive work experience in a multispecialty physician group model preferred
Skills
- 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 ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
- Proficient technical (computer) skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Self-motivated with initiative
- Strong sense of ethics
- Ability to manage conflict and resolve problems