Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Certified

CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL•La Porte, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides pain medication (anesthesia) care for patients before, during, and after surgery. The CRNA administers medications to keep patients asleep or pain-free during surgery and constantly monitor every biological function of the patient's body. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES: Provide pre-anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation Ensure patient identification and obtain appropriate health history Recommend, request, and evaluate pertinent diagnostic studies Document pre-anesthetic evaluation Obtain informed consent for anesthesia Select and/or administer pre-anesthetic medication Prepare and administer anesthetic agents or other agents administered in management of anesthetic care Inform anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of changes in patient’s condition Provide anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post anesthesia care Insert invasive line catheter/devices Perform tracheal intubation and extubation, airway management Provide mechanical ventilation Perform and manage regional anesthetic Manage patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte and acid base balance Provide perianesthetic non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and technique Respond to abnormal findings with corrective action Recognize and treat cardiac dysrhythmias through use of perianesthetic electrocardiogram monitoring Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia Institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure adequacy of patient recovery from anesthesia and adjuvant drugs Provide post anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia and for potential anesthetic complication Identify and manage emergency situations Initiate or participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Perform or order equipment safety checks as needed Clean and sterilize equipment and notifies supervisors of needed equipment adjustments/repairs May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities Develop and maintain personal and professional skills Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed Support the mission and goals of the company as observed Address all emails within 24 hours as documented Perform other duties as required Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; applies universal precautions per company standards as observed Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Strive for excellence Set challenging goals Produce quality work in a timely fashion Find better/more efficient ways to do things Maintain current knowledge and skill Participate in quality and process improvement efforts Keep work area clean, safe and secure Act Flexibly Adapt to change See the value of different opinions and new ideas Change plans and objectives given new direction or priorities Handle stressful situations effectively Meet Customer Needs Meet internal and external customers’ needs Find new ways of satisfying customers Participate in service improvements efforts Listen and respond to customers Treat customers with compassion and respect Work as a Team Work as a team player Pitch in to help those in need Communicate with others appropriately Listen and respond to others Handle conflict situations effectively Foster trust and respect within the team Participate in committees/task forces Foster Diversity in the Workforce Treat all associates and customers with respect, integrity and dignity regardless of background, race, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability Treat all associates and customers fairly Being Self-directed Take initiative and responsibility for actions Identify own learning needs and creating/implementing Learning Plans Perform duties according to policies and procedures Demonstrate ethical behaviors Maintain confidentiality of information Maintain licenses and certifications as appropriate Fulfill operating unit/clinical competencies Use equipment/resources responsibly Respond with Age Appropriate Clinical Care (Clinical Jobs Only) Respond appropriately to the age appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients Understand growth and development needs of the age group with which the associate interacts Integrate family/support system into patient care, as appropriate You must refer to management for approval or final disposition on the following: Change in procedure Difficult patient situations Any situation you are unsure of Job Scope and Work Environment This position is subject to: Confidential information High stress environment due to turnaround requirements Daily hours are subject to change based on scheduling needs The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I have read the job description and understand the functions and objectives of the position at this company. This position must be willing to do any additional assignment by management.

Requirements

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record
Good typing skills
Good internet navigation skills
Knowledge of instrumentation used in office (fax, scan, copy)
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of the internet
Knowledge of multi-line phone system
Knowledge of medical terminology with a strong focus on the spine and skeletal system
Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia program
Two (2) years of anesthesia care in acute setting experience preferred
Valid state RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure)
Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement (s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire
Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
Detail oriented
Skilled in mathematics
Analytical thinking
Strong communication skills
Ability to detect errors
Long hours
Fast paced work environment with established time constraints
Must be able to work overtime when required
Must be able to multitask while maintaining accuracy
Must work well with others
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
HEARING: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
SPEAKING: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
VISION: Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and read information from printed sources and computer screens.
OTHER: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, walking up stairs, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation
Ensure patient identification and obtain appropriate health history
Recommend, request, and evaluate pertinent diagnostic studies
Document pre-anesthetic evaluation
Obtain informed consent for anesthesia
Select and/or administer pre-anesthetic medication
Prepare and administer anesthetic agents or other agents administered in management of anesthetic care
Inform anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of changes in patient’s condition
Provide anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post anesthesia care
Insert invasive line catheter/devices
Perform tracheal intubation and extubation, airway management
Provide mechanical ventilation
Perform and manage regional anesthetic
Manage patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte and acid base balance
Provide perianesthetic non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and technique
Respond to abnormal findings with corrective action
Recognize and treat cardiac dysrhythmias through use of perianesthetic electrocardiogram monitoring
Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia
Institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure adequacy of patient recovery from anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Provide post anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia and for potential anesthetic complication
Identify and manage emergency situations
Initiate or participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Perform or order equipment safety checks as needed
Clean and sterilize equipment and notifies supervisors of needed equipment adjustments/repairs
May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
Develop and maintain personal and professional skills
Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation
Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented
Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented
Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation
Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities
Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented
Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed
Support the mission and goals of the company as observed
Address all emails within 24 hours as documented
Perform other duties as required
Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice
Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; applies universal precautions per company standards as observed
Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed
Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart
Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed
Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented