Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRNA

Status: Part-time employee

Summary/Objective:

The staff CRNA is responsible for the administration of anesthesia to patients either with medical direction of a staff anesthesiologist, or non-medically directed in cooperation with a surgeon according to all facility policies. Participate with other facility team members to provide optimal patient care. As a nursing professional, uses the nursing process to care for patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the professional anesthesia care of the patient by utilizing the nursing care process. Coordinates care with other disciplines involved in patient care.
  • Ensures patient safety through appropriate transport, transfer, and positioning of patient
  • Ensures that all appropriate equipment and supplies are available and ready prior to the start of surgery and restock anesthesia carts and supply areas daily.
  • Administer appropriate anesthetic techniques under supervision of or medical direction of staff anesthesiologist or non-medically directed in cooperation with the surgeon or medical director.
  • Coordinates closely with the center’s nursing and medical staff to ensure optimum patient care.
  • Completes all appropriate medical record and billing documentation according to center policies.
  • Knowledgeable in the use and function of related anesthesia equipment and maintain good working condition of all anesthesia equipment including daily cleaning of reusable equipment.
• Follows assignments, teaches, and supervises care given by ancillary personnel.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, staff development and educational programs to meet personal, professional, facility certification and regulatory requirements as defined in State licensure requirements,
• Coordinates closely with the center’s nursing and medical staff to ensure optimum patient care.
• Maintains and completes patient records and chart confidentiality according to center policies.
• Demonstrates competency necessary to perform patient care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and assists in other nursing activities as needed at Center.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Possesses an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients dependent on the stage of growth and development of an age group’s life span.
• Using professional nursing care, assesses the needs and status of the patient to provide pre-op, intra-op and post-op evaluation as directed by anesthesia department policies.
• Ensures that all appropriate equipment and supplies are available and ready prior to the start of surgery and restock anesthesia carts and supply areas daily.
• Accepts responsibility for patient safety and assures safe practice.
  • Demonstrates competency necessary to perform patient care.
  • Participates as a member of the Center team to promote a positive working environment.
• Medicare, and the accreditation organization.
• Ensures patient safety through appropriate transport, transfer, and positioning of patient
• Institutes and coordinates emergency care as appropriate.
• Completes all appropriate medical record and billing documentation according to center policies.
• Makes plans for and implements appropriate patient care
  • Follows assignments, teaches, and supervises care given by ancillary personnel.
  • Using professional nursing care, assesses the needs and status of the patient to provide pre-op, intra-op and post-op evaluation as directed by anesthesia department policies.
  • Maintains and completes patient records and chart confidentiality according to center policies.
  • Institutes and coordinates emergency care as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Possesses an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients dependent on the stage of growth and development of an age group’s life span.
  • Evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care process as necessary in consultation with other nursing staff and staff members as needed. Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
  • Participates in staff meetings, committees, staff development and educational programs to meet personal, professional, facility certification and regulatory requirements as defined in State licensure requirements,
  • Medicare, and the accreditation organization.
• Participates as a member of the Center team to promote a positive working environment.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Knowledgeable in the use and function of related anesthesia equipment and maintain good working condition of all anesthesia equipment including daily cleaning of reusable equipment.
• Administer appropriate anesthetic techniques under supervision of or medical direction of staff anesthesiologist or non-medically directed in cooperation with the surgeon or medical director.
• Evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care process as necessary in consultation with other nursing staff and staff members as needed. Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Interpersonal

• Communicate with patients, families/significant others.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professionalism within NPSC/OAL.
• Participate in continuing education programs.
• Maintain open and positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals.
• Share relevant resources with staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current PALS and ACLS certifications or the ability to obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire and PALS within 2 years of hire.
• Certified as a Nurse Anesthetist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree with a focus in Anesthesia
• Current Pennsylvania State Licensure as an RN

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• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft® Word)
• Completion of the organization’s credentialing process
• Work collaboratively with business staff, clinical staff, and physicians
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an OR setting

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Exposure to blood, sharp instruments and other devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Working under stressful conditions.
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Must exhibit desirable trunk and extremity mobility and strength to perform job duties.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.

Travel Requirement: The CRNA may be required to work in both NPSC locations: Lancaster and Lebanon.

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