CRNA - PRN

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the administration of anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in (1) Pre-Anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence; (3) Post Anesthesia Care: (4) Peri-Anesthetic and clinical support functions. Works collaboratively under the anesthesiologist and the overall direction of the OR Manager, Director of Surgical Services and Vice President of Patient Care Services.

Education:

Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetist.

Certification & Licensures:

Current licensure to practice as a CRNA in the state of Missouri.

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Experience:

N/A

Blood & Bodily Fluids:

Employee can reasonably anticipate skin, mucus membrane, parenteral contact with blood or other potential infectious materials that may result from the performance of the employee's duties.

Experience and evidence of clinical competencies for acceptance into role.

Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.

Annual Physical

BLS Certification-must be maintained

ACLS Certification-must be maintained

PALS Certification-must be maintained

ORCCs

Education Hours

Weight Demands

Lifting 26 - 50 lbs - Occasionally

Carrying 26 - 50 lbs – Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling 26 - 50 lbs - Occasionally

Sliding/Transferring 26 – 50 lbs
- Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Frequently

Talking - Frequently

Driving - Rarely

Balancing/Climbing - Rarely

Stooping/Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching/Crawling - Rarely

Reaching - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Seeing - Frequently

Turning/Twisting/Leaning - Frequently

Problem Solving - Frequently

Supervise - Frequently

Organize - Frequently

Plan - Frequently

Decision Making - Frequently

Interpret Data – Frequently

Write - Frequently

Reading - Frequently

Indoor - Frequently

High Temperatures - Rarely

Loud Noise - Frequently

Confined Areas - Frequently

Outdoor – N/A

Cold Temperatures - Rarely

Fumes – Rarely

Telephone - Occasionally

Computer (Beginner Level) - Frequently

Computer (Intermediate Level) - Frequently

Computer (Advanced Level) – Occasionally

Copier - Occasionally

Patient Testing Equipment - Frequently

Patient Transport Equipment – Frequently

Fax - Occasionally

Maintains the standards of anesthesia care and implements the related policies and procedures of the medical center and the Surgery department.

• Is able to organize and set priorities when performing anesthesia duties and responsibilities. Performs psychological evaluations to assist in the development of rehabilitation plans for outpatients and inpatients

Reviews and follows the Anesthesiologists plan of care including the pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation, anesthetic type and risk classification.

• Reviews the patient’s current health status and medical history, including pertinent lab work before administering any anesthetic. Refers any questions/concerns to the supervising anesthesiologist. Ensures that the supervising anesthesiologist is notified of induction and emergence from anesthesia.

Demonstrates proficiency in all modes of administering general anesthesia.

• Competent to perform and/or monitor any procedure involving regional anesthesia, including labor epidural analgesia. Administers the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient’s physiologic homeostasis, and corrects abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery. Capably manages the patient’s airway and pulmonary status. Manages emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids, or ventilator support in order to maintain homeostasis, to provide relief from pain and anesthesia side effects, or to prevent or manage complications.
  
  Capable of responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.

Implementation of safe and…