Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Children’s Ambulatory Center

Medical University of South Carolina•North Charleston, SC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position is part of the Summey Medical Pavilion OR platform, which includes 4 OR suites and 2 minor procedure rooms covering various surgical specialties for the pediatric population up to age 18, as well as some women's services. The anesthesia staff includes MDAs, CRNAs, AAs, and Anesthesia Residents. All surgeries are outpatient. The facility is part of the MUSC Magnet designation and Joint Commission Accredited, upholding the highest level of pediatric care. This role involves preparing and administering anesthetics, monitoring patient conditions, performing pre- and post-anesthesia visits, and maintaining patient records. The CRNA provides anesthesia care to a wide range of patients, from neonates to geriatrics, in consultation with an attending anesthesiologist and in accordance with standards of practice. Responsibilities include assisting in patient transport, participating in teaching and continuing education activities, demonstrating professionalism, and providing resuscitative care as needed. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia.
Certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
Minimum education requirement for those hired after March 1, 2019 is a master’s degree, or higher, with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.
Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended.
Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment.
Current knowledge in anesthesia practice.
Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility.
Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required.
Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.
Must be recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

Prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures.
Informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Provides anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics.
Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
Assists in transport of patients.
Maintains adequate patient records.
Participates in the teaching activities of the department.
Participates in a variety of continuing education programs.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties.
Provides resuscitative care as indicated.