CRNA

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify and interpret the required anesthetic needs of the patients with performance based upon those findings. This individual is trained and capable of performing patient care for the age groups from newborn through the lifespan. The CRNA reports directly to the Director of Anesthesiology.

Requirements

• RN graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Must have valid, current license as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with the Hospital by the performance of duties assigned, under the direction and supervision on the Hospital, and following Employee policies that apply to Physicians. Attends Medical Staff meetings.
• Exercises diligence to assist Hospital in keeping controllable costs of medical services to a minimum, including participation in utilization review and peer review programs.
• Performs work and functions and provides service in a competent, ethical and professional manner. Ensures adequate coverage during absences and provides this information to the Hospital in a timely fashion so that proper arrangements can be made.
• Devotes full professional practice time to patients requiring services provided within the Hospital. Utilizes every effort to encourage the growth of services at the Hospital while increasing productivity.
• Acquires CME credits as needed and provides Hospital with copy of the certificate of completion.
• Provides appropriate documentation of the patient’s condition during procedures to communicate effectively with other anesthesia, as well as to comply with regulatory requirements and appropriate billing.
• Provides appropriate supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the care of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree