CRNA - West Jefferson

About the role

The CRNA administers anesthesia for all types of surgical cases in various settings in accordance with their expertise. They administer anesthesia in four general categories: pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, peri anesthetic and clinical support functions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs, and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic.
• Maintains the patient's physiologic homeostasis and corrects abnormal responses to anesthesia or surgery.
• Selects, applies, and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
• Manages patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, or extubating.
• Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area, provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
• Orders, initiates, or modifies pain relief therapy through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Provides clinical support services outside of the operating room, including but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department, or invasive labs.
• Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral for these services.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations, including the initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
• Performs clinical and didactic teaching, supervision, and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising.
• Is a member of departmental committees and participates in research.

Requirements

Minimum LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing and advanced practice nursing in Louisiana.
• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Qualifications

Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, as authorized by Medical Staff and stated in the policy and procedure manuals.

Skills

CRNAs must have the ability to perform complex procedures under pressure, maintain composure during emergencies, and communicate effectively with patients and other medical professionals.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variable Hours

LCMC Health

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