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Title: CRNA – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Range: TBD
Division: Medical Staff Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: TBD Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform and document the pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
2. Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
3. Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
4. Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
5. Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
6. 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.
7. Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
8. Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
9. Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
10. Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
11. Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
12. Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post anesthesia period.
13. Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
14. Discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit.
15. Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities.
16. Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
17. Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges, and may include:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Alaska and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs. Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state. Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.
