Certified Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Being a Certified Nurse Anesthetist performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Certified Nurse Anesthetist requires Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager. Certified Nurse Anesthetist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Vaughan Regional Medical Center is seeking a full time CRNA to join our team.
In this role you will administers 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)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
BLS must be current within 30 days from hire date. ACLS & PALS must be current within 6 months from hire date.