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

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The OB CRNA independently assesses patients before obstetric delivery in a community hospital setting, reviews medical history and eligibility, educates patients and support personnel about anesthetic plans and risks, and prepares patients for potential anesthetic care. The role provides and manages obstetric anesthesia, including epidural, spinal, combined epidural-spinal, and general anesthetics, and prepares the necessary equipment and medications. The CRNA collaborates with physician anesthesiologists and obstetric physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, and other medical team members to provide comprehensive care. The position also supports safe patient transport and handoffs, provides ventilation and intubation as part of the resuscitation team, contributes to the OB CRNA team, and provides flexibility for scheduling and call coverage. Work locations include UH Geauga, TriPoint, Ahuja, and St John Medical Centers. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 may be available based on experience level; candidates should ask their recruiter for details.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation.
Graduate of a school of anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
2–5 years of recent practice in obstetric anesthesia; able to provide case records.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact License.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

Independently complete comprehensive preoperative assessments and review medical history to verify that patients meet criteria for obstetric delivery in a community hospital setting.
Educate patients and support personnel about the anesthetic plan and potential risks.
Prepare patients for potential anesthetic needs, including epidural, spinal, combined epidural-spinal (CSE), and general anesthesia.
Discuss and document risks associated with the anesthetic plan of care.
Prepare equipment and drugs needed for the planned anesthetic.
Administer and initiate epidural infusions.
Independently perform regional anesthetics, including spinal, epidural, CSE, and general anesthesia.
Collaborate with physician anesthesiologists regarding complexity of care or the need for backup assistance.
Collaborate with OB physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, and other medical team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
Ensure safe patient transport to the operating room when applicable and provide a smooth transition of care to nursing staff.
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.
Perform other nurse anesthetist responsibilities within the CRNA scope of practice and as allowed by the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with organizational policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI) and comply with related training, code of conduct, policies, and procedures.