Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Twin Cities Pain Clinic•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Twin Cities Anesthesia medical staff and in collaboration with the Medical Director and Director of Surgical Services, the CRNA shall be responsible for all anesthesia-related activities as follows: In collaboration with the Ambulatory Surgery Center management, establishes the type and scope of anesthesia services required to meet the needs of patients and the surgery center. Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation and extubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, and respiratory therapy. Selects, prepares, or uses equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics. Selects, orders, and administers anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products. Performs pre-anesthetic screenings including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and documents results. Monitors patients’ responses including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output using invasive and noninvasive techniques. Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Develops anesthesia care plans. Obtains informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures. Assesses patients’ medical histories to predict anesthesia response. Evaluates patients’ post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur. Administers post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients’ cardiovascular systems. Discharges patients from post-anesthesia care. Reads literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

Requirements

Successful completion of a program approved by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education programs.
Current Minnesota Registered Nurse License.
Current certification through the National Board on Certification and Re-Certification of Nurse Anesthetists with compliance with all continuing education requirements.
3+ years of previous independent CRNA experience required.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Demonstrated leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to active participation in shared accountability and decision making for the continuous improvement of the surgery center’s department of nurse anesthesia.
Additional certification and continuing education as needed to maintain proficiency in current, scientifically based, nurse anesthesia practice.
Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation and extubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, and respiratory therapy.
Selects, prepares, or uses equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Selects, orders, and administers anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products.
Performs pre-anesthetic screenings including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and documents results.
Monitors patients’ responses including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Develops anesthesia care plans.
Obtains informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
Assesses patients’ medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Evaluates patients’ post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Administers post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients’ cardiovascular systems.
Discharges patients from post-anesthesia care.
Reads literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.