OB CRNA (Sign on Bonus up to $30,000)

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

142d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive anesthetic care for obstetric patients in a community hospital setting. The CRNA will independently complete preoperative assessments, educate patients and staff, prepare patients for various anesthetic needs (epidural, spinal, CSE, general), and administer anesthetics. Collaboration with physician anesthesiologists, OB physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, and other medical team members is essential for providing holistic patient care. The position also includes responsibilities within the resuscitation team for airway management and ensuring a smooth transition of care. Flexibility in scheduling and call coverage is required. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as within the scope of practice for a CRNA and allowable by the organization. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is available based on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional Nursing, registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation (Required)
Graduate of a school of Anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Required)
2-5 years of recent practice in obstetrics anesthesia (able to provide case records)
BLS/ACLS/PALS (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in the State of Ohio (Required)

Responsibilities

Independently complete comprehensive preoperative assessment and review essential medical history to verify patient meets criteria for obstetric delivery in community hospital setting.
Education of patient and support personnel regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic care.
Prepare patient for potential anesthetic needs including but not limited to epidural, spinal, combined epidural spinal (CSE), and general anesthetic.
Discuss and document risks associated with anesthetic plan of care.
Prepare the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.
Administer and initiate epidural infusions.
Perform regional anesthetics- spinal, epidural, CSE, general anesthetic independently.
Collaborate with physician anesthesiologists at times throughout the day and on an as needed basis regarding complexity of care or need for back up assistance.
Collaborate with OB physician, midwives, nurse practitioners and medical team members to provide comprehensive medical care to patient.
Ensure the safe transport of the patient to the operating room suite (if applicable) and provide for a smooth transition of care to the nursing staff when handing off anesthetic care.
Perform those functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patients throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.
Promote and contribute positively to the OB CRNA team environment.
Provide flexibility in scheduling and call coverage needs.
Provide any additional nurse anesthetist responsibilities which are within the scope of practice of the CRNA and allowable by organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.