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

Medical University of South Carolina•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summey Medical Pavilion OR platform consists of 4- OR suites and 2-minor procedure rooms which cover surgical specialties, to include; ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Urology, Plastics, General Surgery and Endoscopy. Currently, All procedures done on-site serve the pediatric population up to age 18, as well as some women's services. The anesthesia staff on site consist of MDAs, CRNAs, AAs and Anesthesia Residents. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The ambulatory surgery facilities are part of the MUSC Magnet designation, Joint Commission Accredited and upholds to the highest level of pediatric care possible. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. The CRNA informs the physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Provide 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. Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintain adequate patient records, participate in the teaching activities of the department, participate in a variety of continuing education program, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative care as indicated. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the 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, and certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
The 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.
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.

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.
Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
Assist in transport of patients
Maintain adequate patient records
Participate in the teaching activities of the department
Participate in a variety of continuing education program
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties.
Provide resuscitative care as indicated.