Nurse Anesthetist - Main Hospital

Summary of Job Duties

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) [AKA: Senior Nurse Anesthetist] is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides anesthesia services in a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia. The CRNA provides anesthesia for patients of all acuity levels in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia by date of hire
  • Current CRNA license or CRNA Licensure by date of hire
  • 1 year of CRNA experience
  • Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists by date of hire (proof of these requirements may be requested at any time)
• Additional Information:
  • Must have accountability and high-level problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities of the CRNA are delineated by his or her clinical privileges and may include:

• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support 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 in the post-anesthesia period.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
• Discharge the patient from the post-anesthesia care unit.
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining patient disposition, including airway management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and use of basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Participates in required educational programs.
• Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
• Seeks ongoing professional educational growth.
• Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNAMay perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary offered commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

Benefits Eligible

Yes