CRNA

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center • Coffeyville, KS

70d

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. S/he cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan of a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic and pain management.

Requirements

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Demonstrated competency in all clinical responsibilities included in the Job Duties for this position
• Insurable by appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by CRMC and/or State of Kansas
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program, required
• Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• Currently certified or recertifies by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

Responsibilities

• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient
• Review, request and order (as permitted by state law) laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services
• Select, obtain, prepare and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services while performing safety checks as needed
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period
• Evaluate the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period
• Provide postanesthesia follow-up evaluation and care
• Discharge the patient from the postanesthesia care unit
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques
• Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges, and may include: o Subarachnoid o Epidural o Plexus, major and peripheral nerve block o Intravenous regional anesthesia
• Insert and manage peripheral, arterial, pulmonary catheter, or central venous lines and catheters.
• Provide care to patients in intensive care in accordance with facility policy
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Perform arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples
• Consult with respiratory care providers and implement respiratory and ventilator care
• Complete quality assessments for quality assurance as prescribed by regulation and hospital policy
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
• The CRNA assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Available
• Relocation Reimbursement Available
• Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone 100% Personal Tax Credit up to five years for out of state relocations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed