CO CRNA (Anesthesiology & Critical Care)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Johns Hopkins Bayview Anesthesiology and Critical Care is seeking a CO CRNA who reports jointly to the Clinical Lead CRNA and the Division Chief of Nurse Anesthesia (Chief CRNA). Specific Duties & Responsibilities Primary clinical responsibilities are (a)the administration of intravenous, inhalation and other anesthetics to patients in an operating room and (b) observing the physiological conditions of patients while under anesthesia. In conjunction with these primary responsibilities (a) evaluates each assigned patient's physical state and plans the course of anesthesia, (b) obtains, assembles, operates and/or monitors anesthesia equipment and (c) ensures that all necessary supplies, drugs and anesthetic agents are available. Medical Knowledge: Appropriate fund of knowledge, sufficient understanding or disease processes/drug effects and implications for anesthetic care. Professional Development: Independently researches new/unknown procedures, diseases, medications and equipment. Clinical Judgement: Functions within safe parameters for quality/good patient care. Seeks assistance from attending anesthesiologist when appropriate. Uses critical thinking skills and adapts to changes as necessary. Application of Knowledge Applies knowledge of pre-op, intra-op, and post-op in an effective manner.

Requirements

Completion of a nurse anesthesia program approved by MD Board of Nursing. If program was completed after 1/1/08, a Master's Degree is required.
Current MD State RN and CRNA license required.
Current CPR certification, ACLS required.
Credentialing prior to start date required.

Responsibilities

administration of intravenous, inhalation and other anesthetics to patients in an operating room
observing the physiological conditions of patients while under anesthesia
evaluates each assigned patient's physical state and plans the course of anesthesia
obtains, assembles, operates and/or monitors anesthesia equipment
ensures that all necessary supplies, drugs and anesthetic agents are available
Independently researches new/unknown procedures, diseases, medications and equipment
Functions within safe parameters for quality/good patient care
Seeks assistance from attending anesthesiologist when appropriate
Uses critical thinking skills and adapts to changes as necessary
Applies knowledge of pre-op, intra-op, and post-op in an effective manner