Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Katmai•Fort Carson, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide anesthesia and related services, in accordance with hospital regulatory, licensing and credentialing policies, and with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Guidelines for Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Code of Ethics. Complies with current standards of anesthesia practice and care and provides anesthesia care that is within the scope of practice, as determined by demonstrated competency, licensure, and clinical privileges delineated by the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF).

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) acceptable to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General or Army equivalent.
Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia.
Post-Graduate Training: Successfully completed the residency portion of the MSN.
Must possess and maintain an active, current, valid, and unrestricted RN license as well being licensed to the advanced practice level IAW the US jurisdiction requirements of their currently held RN license to practice independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.
Non-personal services contract personnel must be licensed in the jurisdiction in which the MTF is located.
Must complete a course in nurse anesthesia acceptable to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General or Army equivalent.
Hold current certification from an approved national CRNA certifying body (Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists).
Must maintain certification and be recertified every 2 years by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Red Cross.
Have actively practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months and are able to demonstrate current clinical competency. Current clinical competency is verifiable by clinical activity logs submitted by the previous medical institutions.
Have at least twelve (12) months within the last twenty-four (24) months providing epidural analgesia (labor epidurals).
Have experience in the delivery of and monitoring of all types of anesthesia utilized in the delivery of obstetrical anesthesia (general endotracheal, subarachnoid, MAC, block, and epidural).
Must be able to safely execute the responsibilities of their specialty in providing health care.
Has no medical or mental condition that prevents or that significantly reduces an individual’s ability to safely execute their approved scope of practice in providing health care. This includes alcohol or drug abuse, or mental health disorder not responsive to treatment.
Must not have any reported allegations of misconduct to external regulatory agencies where there is reasonable cause (such as an arrest) that could have a serious impact on patient/staff welfare or safety.
Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively read, write and speak English in order to communicate with all patients and other healthcare providers.
Possess evidence of continuing nursing education which maintains skills and knowledge in the nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

Responsible for administration of anesthesia and administration of all levels of sedation for pediatric and adult patients. This includes pre-, intra-, and postoperative evaluation, treatment and the support of life functions and vital organs under the stress of anesthetic, surgical, and other procedures.
CRNAs provide pain management and consultation.
The CRNA may provide consultation, collaborative management, or referral to other health care providers as indicated by the health status of the patient.
Manage patient anesthesia experience, perform preoperative evaluations and preparations, administer monitored anesthesia care, regional and general anesthesia, monitor and manage patient reactions to anesthesia and surgery, manage fluid therapy, perform and manage invasive monitoring, and perform post-operative evaluations as privileged by the credentials committee.
Advise appropriate anesthesiologist of adverse reactions necessitating non-delegated medical decisions; take appropriate actions as directed or required.
Assist with the training of other staff personnel to include in venipuncture and intravenous therapy, respiratory care, and anesthesia.
Indicate responsibility for the contents and accuracy of all prepared reports/forms by affixing his/her own signature to the documents after validation.
Attend and participate in professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities.
Adhere to all Service/MTF/Local policies for delivery of anesthesia services dependent upon assigned duty location (i.e., 10 MDG or EACH).
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.