Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at 22nd Health Care LLC summary:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers anesthesia care as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. They are responsible for patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, communication with medical personnel, and ensuring optimal use of anesthesia resources. With requirements including a bachelor's in nursing and critical care experience, the CRNA plays a crucial role in surgical and obstetrical procedures.
Special Skills where applicable
EMR: EPIC
No call, no nights, no weekends, no holidays
Supervision/Medical Direction: Care Team
Support Staff: Anesthesia Tech
Patients per day/Volumes/Types:
Approx 2-5 cases per day, GI could be up to 12 per day
Common types of cases: vascular, cysto, urology, GI, etc. Some trauma possible
No Blocks
Spinals - some but if provider is not comfortable, they have other staff members that can do them
No Call
Job Description:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) delivers procedural anesthesia care as part of a team under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. As part of this team, the CRNA is expected to engage in accurate, ongoing patient assessments, communicate with members of the healthcare team, use resources efficiently to deliver optimal care and document care thoroughly in the appropriate records. Administers general, regional anesthetics or Monitored Anesthesia Care during surgical and/or obstetrical procedures under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist. Evaluates situations and informs attending Anesthesiologist of patient's condition; recommends anesthetics to be used; techniques of administration and supportive measures necessary for approval by attending physician as required by departmental guidelines. Checks anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment, supplies, medication, and anesthesia gases. Monitors and records the patient's vital signs, records all medication administered to the patient and related reaction and responses.
Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Bachelor s Degree: Nursing (Required)
Master s degree: Nursing (Preferred)
Experience:
1 Year experience in critical care nursing as part of successful completion of CRNA program (Required)
2 Years experience in an academic medical center OR as a CRNA. (Preferred)
Keywords:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, anesthesia care, CRNA, patient assessment, anesthesiology, surgical procedures, critical care nursing, healthcare team, monitoring vital signs, EMR EPIC
