Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Professional Performance Development Group•Pensacola, FL

165d•$255,840 - $266,427•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides comprehensive anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures at Naval Health Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. The CRNA assesses patients, develops and implements individualized anesthesia care plans, administers anesthesia, monitors patient responses, and supports safe recovery in accordance with standards of care and privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Credentials Committee. The position normally follows an 8-hour-per-day schedule Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The contractor employee may not exceed 40 hours per week. Hours may be adjusted to meet institutional, mission, and patient-care needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Graduation from an academic program approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification through the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) or the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
At least one year of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Responsibilities

Manage the patient anesthesia experience, including preoperative evaluations and preparations.
Administer monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and general anesthesia.
Monitor and manage patient reactions to anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Manage fluid therapy and perform invasive monitoring as required.
Conduct postoperative evaluations in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF Credentials Committee.
Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations, including obtaining informed consent, requesting consultations and diagnostic studies, and ordering pre-anesthetic medications.
Develop and implement individualized anesthetic plans of care.
Conduct assessments immediately before anesthesia induction, including reviewing medical records, laboratory data, medication administration, and changes in patient condition.
Review prior anesthetic experiences and complications documented in patient medical records.
Maintain patient physiologic homeostasis and correct abnormal responses to anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Collect and interpret patient physiological data using invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities.
Manage patient airway and pulmonary status throughout anesthesia care.
Manage emergence and recovery from anesthesia by maintaining homeostasis, controlling pain, minimizing anesthesia side effects, and preventing complications.
Select, obtain, order, and administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and ventilatory support as necessary.
Document pertinent anesthesia-related events, including anesthetic-agent dosages and duration, medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and patient responses.
Complete post-anesthetic evaluations and document the presence or absence of anesthesia-related complications.