Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Performs a preoperative assessment/chart review of the patient to formulate an anesthetic plan according to the individual needs of the patient.
• Responds appropriately to any significant physiological, anesthesia changes and treats accordingly, informing the staff anesthesiologist when appropriate. Provides for optimum resuscitative care for life threatening conditions and/or emergent situations in the hospital.
• Assists with orientation of new CRNA staff and with the orientation and instruction of student nurse anesthetists and other anesthesia personnel.
• Participates in research projects as directed; implements anesthesia practice changes based on research findings and current standards by demonstrating the use of accepted anesthesia technology and pharmacology.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct and compassion in all patient interactions and demonstrates respect and concern for all members of the healthcare team.

Education Requirement:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing, required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nurse anesthesia with eligibility for membership with the AANA and completion of the NBCRNA national examination, required.

Licensure Requirement:

RN in the State of Ohio, APN in the state of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

• ACLS and BLS, required.
• PALS certification within 12 months of hire, required.

Skills:

Skilled in Providing Anesthesia.

Experience:

New graduates acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"