CRNA - PRN

Ochsner Health • Bay St. Louis, MS

1d

About The Position

The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical, obstetrical, and other pain-producing clinical procedures under physician supervision. The role works collaboratively with residents, fellows, attending physicians, and other staff involved in patient care.

The CRNA assesses patients before, during, and after anesthesia; administers anesthesia using accepted practice techniques; documents procedures and incidents; and helps ensure patient safety. The role also serves as a liaison among surgeons, anesthesiologists, coworkers, patients, and families, and participates in quality assurance and professional development activities.

The position requires adapting communication and care to individual patient populations, maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The description is a summary and not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change or be supplemented.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
• License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
• Certification through the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for patient-information data entry and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in patient-care environments with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Document patient procedures and incidents.
• Assess patients before, during, and after administering anesthesia.
• Ensure patient safety and administer anesthesia using accepted practice techniques.
• Act as a liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, coworkers, patients, and families.
• Participate in department quality assurance initiatives and professional development activities.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

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