Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- (CRNA

Description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center is seeking a full time CRNA to join our team.

In this role you will administer anesthetic care for patients requiring anesthesia, sedation, and/or pain relief therapy. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation/education of the patient.
• Administers pre-anesthesia medication as well as anesthesia (general, regional, local, or moderate sedations).
• Develops and implements a plan of care, including post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
• Provides invasive and noninvasive monitoring of patient's condition and responds to abnormal responses.
• Assists with providing emergent care by providing airway management; administering emergency fluids, blood, and drugs; and performing life support techniques.
• Performs clinical support functions including managing materials and supplies and developing clinical policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Reports to:

Chief CRNA.

Minimum education

Master's degree (Must be a graduate of an Anesthesia Education Program) - Required

Required Licenses

Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse

Currently licensed as a CRNA by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Alabama

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - must be current within 30 days from hire date.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - must be current within 6 months from hire date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - must be current within 6 months from hire date.