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)
Summary
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse; Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin if assigned to Anesthesia Outreach; must complete and pass a qualifying examination/certification as CRNA within one (1) year of hire.
BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.
ACLS and PALS certifications upon hire.
Nurse Anesthetists employed as of 10/01/2014 must obtain NRP certification by 10/01/2015. Nurse Anesthetists hired after 10/02/2014 must obtain NRP certification within one (1) year of hire.
READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Additional Information
Combination of 8, 10, 12 hour shifts, weekends as scheduled and on- call.