CO CRNA; Anesthesiology & Critical Care

Johns Hopkins Bayview Anesthesiology and Critical Care is seeking a CO CRNA who reports jointly to the Clinical Lead CRNA and the Division Chief of Nurse Anesthesia (Chief CRNA).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary clinical responsibilities are (a) the administration of intravenous, inhalation and other anesthetics to patients in an operating room and (b) observing the physiological conditions of patients while under anesthesia.
• In conjunction with these primary responsibilities (a) evaluates each assigned patient's physical state and plans the course of anesthesia, (b) obtains, assembles, operates and/or monitors anesthesia equipment and (c) ensures that all necessary supplies, drugs and anesthetic agents are available.
• Medical Knowledge:
  Appropriate fund of knowledge, sufficient understanding or disease processes/drug effects and implications for anesthetic care.
• Professional Development:
  Independently researches new/unknown procedures, diseases, medications and equipment.
• Clinical Judgement:
  Functions within safe parameters for quality/good patient care. Seeks assistance from attending anesthesiologist when appropriate. Uses critical thinking skills and adapts to changes as necessary.

Application of Knowledge

• Applies knowledge of pre-op, intra-op, and post-op in an effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a nurse anesthesia program approved by MD Board of Nursing. If program was completed after 1/1/08, a Master's Degree is required.
• Current MD State RN and CRNA license required.
• Current CPR certification, ACLS required.
• Credentialing prior to start date required.

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