Nurse Anesthetist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

9d•$228,740 - $343,089•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Provides anesthesia services to patients and ensure patient safety. Involved in aspects of pre-operative and intra-operative care in a dynamic clinical setting where communication skills and clinical expertise are paramount.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing required
Graduate of a school of nurse anesthesia, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Dept. of H.E.W. authorized accrediting agent) required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current A.A.N.A. membership, active practicing category required
CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist upon hire required

Responsibilities

Performs pre-anesthesia patient interview and evaluates patient's condition, including a review of medical history and physical examinations, laboratory, x-ray, ECG reports, nurses records, previous hospitalization records, and anesthetics, including a history of anesthesia problems of family members.
Maintains accurate, neat, legible, and complete anesthesia record.
Induces and maintains anesthesia/analgesia at a required safe level and monitors support life junctions during the administration of anesthesia.
Detects and manages untoward reactions to anesthesia agents and other drugs used during surgery.
Requests anesthesiology consultant when required.
Observes and informs the surgeon of changes in patient's condition as circumstances warrant and institutes resuscitative measures in support of and restorative to the health of the patient.
Accompanies patient to the recovery room and informs the nurse assuming responsibility for the patient's care during anesthesia emergence and in the immediate post-operative recovery period of all essential data necessary for the patient's optimal recovery.
Visits the patient post-operatively and notes any untoward reactions or complications attributable to the anesthesia. Follows up as required.
Provides emergency resuscitative care in all areas of the hospital.
Determines the need for timely administration of indicated medications and supportive therapy, such as fluids, blood, etc., pre-operatively in addition to anticipated requirements during surgery and requests additional medical examination or consultation when indicated.
Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases, checking same for safety and proper function.
Discusses the anesthetics, drugs, and techniques to be used or any other situation relevant to the anesthesia with the anesthesiologist, surgeon and/or obstetrician when indicated.
Helps position patient properly on operating table.
Applies, attaches and/or inserts devices for monitoring vital signs and establishes baseline vital signs.
Performs technical procedures, including veni-puncture, arterial puncture, laryngoscopy, oral or nasal intubation, before or after induction of anesthesia, as indicated to ensure airway maintenance.
Inspects anesthesia and ancillary equipment for health and safety hazards.
Maintains adequate supplies of equipment and is cognizant of the techniques and quality of cleaning and sterilizing of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
Pursues professional growth and increased knowledge through the continuing education opportunities available, such as attendance at educational meetings, conferences, and workshops sponsored by the Anesthesia Societies and Associations at the national, state, regional, and local levels.
Attends departmental in-hospital seminars as often as possible.
Keeps abreast of current concepts and techniques through journals.
Other duties as assigned.