CRNA

Down East Community Hospital•Machias, ME

8d•$400,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides the full spectrum of anesthesia care based on the needs of the patient, the surgeon, and the capabilities of the system in which the anesthetic will be provided. The CRNA consults with the operative surgeon prior to, during, and after the anesthetic to ensure patient safety. The CRNA acts as patient advocate, and remains responsible for the patient during the entire perioperative period. The CRNA functions unrestricted, within the scope and standards of care established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist and, where appropriate, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, in accordance with regulations governing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the State of Maine. The CRNA reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief of Surgery.

Requirements

Active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine
Active unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the State of Maine
Current verification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Current verification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Current verification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Minimum of master of science degree in Nurse Anesthesia, doctorate preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to function independently
10 Days of call per month
Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently.
Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices.
Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time.
Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
Color vision is necessary.
Normal hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Formulates Anesthesia Care Plans for given patients (ASA Classification I-V);
Selects, implements, and evaluates anesthesia management plans;
Implements the anesthesia plan employing the full scope of anesthesia practice to include both general and regional anesthesia;
Performs and utilizes associated procedures needed during the anesthetic management of the patient;
Evaluates the postoperative course of the patient;
Performs, within medically established guidelines, resuscitation of the newborn infant, child, or adult as the need arises;
Functions as a team leader during cardiovascular and/or pulmonary emergencies;
Provides effective care and first echelon maintenance on all anesthesia equipment; report defective equipment;
Effectively conducts and manages anesthesia care in the obstetrical labor and delivery service;
Demonstrates personal behavior consistent with that of a professional;
Provides continuing education for medical, nursing, and allied healthcare staff, hospital-wide.
Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.
Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.