Nurse Anesthetist - Peds Anesthesia

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia to patients requiring intensive care. This role involves understanding and managing medical complications associated with anesthesia, monitoring patient well-being during procedures, maintaining medical charts, collaborating with healthcare professionals, providing post-operative care, and assisting in the training of other medical personnel. UAMS offers a collaborative environment focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, along with comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.

Requirements

Master's degree or doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia
One (1) year of CRNA experience in an OR setting
Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
CRNA must maintain continuing education credits to maintain licensure
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Pediatric OR experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia to patients under direct monitoring by anesthesiologists.
Review medical history, evaluate patients, and determine proper methods of anesthesia under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
Assess the condition of a patient and discuss the whole treatment and procedure.
Prepare anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Maintain proper equipment and supplies according to department policies and procedures.
Prepare patients for the entire procedure, including IV placement and other monitoring devices.
Assist with preparing the patient for induction and emergency procedures.
Select, order, and administer medications under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests.
Manage patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Monitor patients’ responses, including skin color, pupil dilatation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Be an active participant in team meetings, teamwork in the operating room, and collaboration with all team members.
React quickly and communicate clearly when patients' conditions change.
Maintain understanding of medical conditions that can impact the administration of anesthesia and the ability to suggest the level and type of anesthesia accordingly.
Manage medical documentation, inventory, patient records, scheduling information, and billing documentation as directed.
Make patient safety a top priority and practice a culture of making zero happen.
Stay abreast of current literature and advances in best practices, and participate in professional conferences pertaining to patient care and the role of CRNA.
Report near-miss events, serious safety events, and other issues that have the potential to cause patient harm.
Perform other duties as assigned.