Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

Company: MLee Healthcare
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNAFull-Time Job Summary The CRNA will be responsible for administering intravenous, inhalation, regional, and other anesthetics during surgical procedures, deliveries, and other medical procedures under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist (or physician) according to established procedures, professional standards, and professional judgment. The CRNA ensures pre-anesthesia evaluation; selects assembles and tests equipment for assigned cases and monitors patient condition during administration. Responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients vital signs. Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia through minimally invasive procedures. Ensures smooth recovery after procedures.Essential Duties Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient by obtaining an appropriate health history. Administers anesthesia and monitors patients during outpatient procedures. Implements monitor and adjust patient's physiologic condition as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and specific patient's needs. Transfers the responsibility for the care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety. Supports Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center procedures. Initiates the anesthetic technique which may include: regional, local, and sedation. Selects obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant and accessory drugs and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic. Selects applies and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities. Manages a patients airway and pulmonary status. Implements acute and chronic pain management modalities. Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Acts as a resource to pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia nurses. Competencies Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Ethics: Practices ethically; Integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide practice; demonstrates compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of all people; advocates for healthcare consumers rights to informed decision-making and self-determination; maintains therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries; safeguards privacy and confidentiality of healthcare consumers, and their data and information [Standard of Professional Performance (SPP) 7]. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message [SPP 9]. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others [SPP 10]. Professional Development: Actively identifies in a new area with preceptor learning opportunities and unit-specific competencies; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance contribution to the organization [SPP 12, 15]. Evidence-based Practice and Research: Integrates evidence and research findings into practice; Articulates the values of research and its application relative to the healthcare setting; identifies questions in the healthcare sett

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