Anesthesia CRNA-

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the anesthesiologist, provides perioperative anesthesia care in support of orthopaedic surgical procedures. Administers anesthetic; provides pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families, nurses, and physicians.

The Anesthesia Department at OSS Health strives to be leaders in the field; to provide excellence in patient care; to provide the most modern and up-to-date equipment and procedures to aid the surgeon in the care of the patient; and to provide the standards of care for the community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND

EDUCATION:

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a registered professional nurse.
• Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Must be ACLS and PALS certified.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred, preferably in Orthopaedics.

• Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.

• Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations with appropriate documentation of findings and pertinent information regarding the choice of anesthesia.
• Reviews condition of the patient and their medical record immediately prior to induction, including pertinent lab data, time of administration, dosage of pre-anesthesia, and an appraisal of any changes in the condition of the patient.
• Interviews and examines patients preparing to undergo anesthesia to ensure he/she is an appropriate candidate for the planned anesthetic.
• Makes recommendations for anesthetic plans appropriate to the patient’s condition and the procedure to be performed.
• Verifies function of equipment prior to the administration of anesthesia.
• Administers anesthesia to patients; ensures adequate ventilation and circulatory function of the patient during all anesthetics.
• Performs intra-operative monitoring, remaining continuously present to monitor the patient and provide anesthesia care.
• Performs appropriate, complete, and timely documentation of the anesthesia record, including post-operative orders.
• Accompanies patients to PACU, providing appropriate personnel a complete report of specific problems presented by the patient’s condition, the anesthetic agent used, drugs given, reversal agents, and surgical procedures performed.
• Evaluates patients appropriate for discharge and signs discharge order.
• Participates in continual training and education opportunities as an integral part of maintaining the delivery of high quality care.
• Adheres to system-wide and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient’s care team.
• CRNAs are medically directed by anesthesiologists.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct reports.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, physicians and the public. Ability to speak and understand English fluently.

Moderate physical effort when working in patient care environment consisting of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping. Moderate sitting and keyboarding along with fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move at least 40 to 50 lbs. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Climate controlled environment with occasional periods of being outside.

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