Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Position Purpose : Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with attending anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals for patient care services including but not limited to surgery, perinatal services and emergency response. Administers anesthetics within scope of practice and in accordance with clinical privileges.

Essential Functions

Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.

Anesthesia equipment and supplies are prepared appropriately for procedures.

Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assesses data and selects appropriate anesthetic.

Procedural consent is verified prior to each procedure.

Patient specific anesthesia plan of care is formulated from the pre-surgical assessment and is reviewed with attending anesthesiologist, physician, podiatrist or dentist.

Implements, monitors and adjusts patient’s physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient’s needs.

Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.

Report and completed documentation is provided upon transfer of the patient from intra-operative to post-operative care provider.

Acute and chronic post-operative pain management modalities are implemented.

Medications, fluids and ventilatory support are selected and ordered to facilitate recovery from anesthesia.

The patient is discharged from the post-anesthesia care unit and provided with post-anesthesia follow-up, evaluation and care.

Participates in additional areas of responsibility, which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, for example responding to cardiac arrests and elective intubations.

Ensures appropriate documentation to sufficiently charge for services rendered.

Marginal Functions

Ø Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.

Ø Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies / procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Ø Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Ø Participates in staff meetings and other inservices, meetings or committees as required.

Ø Maintains educational requirements for licensure and certification.

General Job Requirements

Holds current license as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

Holds current license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Holds Masters Degree in Nursing and is Certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Become privileged and credentialed by the Medical Staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and remain in good standing.

ACLS Certified

CPR Certified To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in performance of the essential functions of this position.

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.

Interpersonal skills—the individual establishes relationships quickly with all levels of employees within the organization, is able to maintain confidentiality, and remains open to others' ideas and ways of doing things.

Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; able to produce written documents and communications that provide clear

expression of ideas or goals; is able to actively listen to gain an understanding of a situation and respond accordingly.

Planning / organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality; ability to edit work for spelling and grammar and presents numerical data effectively.

Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Reporting Relationship : Lead CRNA and / or Section Chief, Anesthesia

Machines, tools, equipment and work aids required : General office equipment; Other Equipment Includes : Anesthesia carts, anesthesia machines, infusion pumps, and other patient care equipment.