OB CRNA (Sign on Bonus up to $30,000)

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

What You Will Do

• Independently complete comprehensive preoperative assessment and review essential medical history to verify patient meets criteria for obstetric delivery in community hospital setting. Locations available include : UH Geauga, TriPoint, Ahuja & St John Medical Centers.
• Education of patient and support personnel regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic care.
• Prepares patient for potential anesthetic needs including but not limited to epidural, spinal, combined epidural spinal (CSE), and general anesthetic.
• Discusses and documents risks associated with anesthetic plan of care.
• Prepares the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Administers and initiates epidural infusions.
• Perform regional anesthetics- spinal, epidural, CSE, general anesthetic independently.
• Administers and initiates epidural infusions.
• Collaborates with physician anesthesiologists at times throughout the day and on an as needed basis regarding complexity of care or need for back up assistance.
• Collaborates with OB physician, midwives, nurse practitioners and medical team members to provide comprehensive medical care to patient
• Ensures the safe transport of the patient to the operating room suite (if applicable) and provides for a smooth transition of care to the nursing staff when handing off anesthetic care.
• Perform those functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patients throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.
• Promotes and contributes positively to the OB CRNA team environment.
• Provide flexibility in scheduling and call coverage needs.
• Provides any additional nurse anesthetist responsibilities which are within the scope of practice of the CRNA and allowable by organization.

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Travel Requirements

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LOCATION

University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.