Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at CommonSpirit Health summary :

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthetic management for patients undergoing surgical procedures, including airway management and labor pain management under physician supervision. The role involves pre-operative patient assessments, the administration of anesthesia, and critical response in emergencies, while participating in educational and performance improvement activities. The position requires advanced nursing qualifications, licensure, and certifications, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Overview

CHI Memorial Mountain Management Services

CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work / life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family :

Free Membership to our program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection : Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!

Responsibilities

Under direct physician supervision and direction, performs anesthetic management of patients undergoing surgical procedures and / or providing labor pain management to include airway management and assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operative examination of patient, reviews medical history, and reviews patient's chart; selects type, dosage, and combinations of anesthesia required to meet needs of patient.
• Consults with supervising physician prior to initiating anesthesia plan.
• Administers anesthesia by intravenous injection, gas inhalation, regional block, or a combination of these, in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Administers analgesia for labor and postoperative pain utilizing regional blocks, intravenous injections or a combination of these in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Responds to and assists in acute emergency situations by performing respiratory support and assisting medical staff as required.
• Monitors and maintains all anesthetics.
• Performs airway management during period in which anesthesia is administered, including induction and intubation procedures.
• Documents appropriate patient assessment data in the patient record and finalizes records in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of anesthesia and computer based systems.
• Assesses pain level in-patients using 0-10, faces or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing.
• Supports operating room procedures.

Time and attendance procedures are consistently followed.

Participation in the administration and / or management of scheduling, material and supplies, billing and data management, development of policies and procedures is provided as needed.

Strengths and opportunities for professional development are identified and goals for self-improvement are set and documented appropriately.

Participation in Performance improvement activities and initiatives is on-going.

Participates in required educational programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience : MSN

Required Licensure and Certifications :

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training :

Completion of nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational

Programs or its predecessor. Compliance with criteria for biannual re-certification, as defined by the AANA Council on Re-certification of NurseAnesthetists

Pay Range

$97.36 - $116.57 / hour

Keywords :

CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, anesthesia management, patient care, surgical procedures, airway management, nursing certification, healthcare, emergency response, pain management