CRNA PRN

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates the patient assessment pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient: assesses data and selects appropriate anesthetic. Formulates a patient specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with the MDA.
• Administers anesthetics in accordance with scientifically sound processes and protocols of practice. Effectively and efficiently provides individualized safe anesthesia of the highest quality. Implements, monitors and adjusts based on patient’s physiological condition.
• Monitors, interprets and evaluates information derived from monitors intraoperatively on the patient of any age group and ASA status I-V and E classifications.
• Performs medical non-surgical procedures, i.e. IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, airway management in routine and acute medical situations.
• Monitors the patient’s immediate post-operative care and performs post anesthesia evaluations of the patient. Post-operative pain management modalities are implemented. Medication, fluid and ventilator support are selected to facilitate recovery from anesthesia.
• Prepares drugs; maintains anesthesia equipment to keep in safe operating condition.
• Maintains accounting of controlled substances.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation of the peri-anesthesia care of the patient.
• Utilizes resources and supplies effectively and provides accurate documentation of resources utilized and charges. Helps maintain inventory of anesthesia supplies.
• Assists with positioning and transport of patients to the next level of care and provides accurate report to the next caregiver and team. This transfer of the responsibility for patient’s care to qualified providers assures continuity of care and patient safety.
• The CRNA will participate in quality improvement processes, routine and mandatory meetings and educational requirements and supports all hospital and departmental policy and procedures. Participates in additional areas of responsibility which are the expertise of the CRNA including educational processes, interfacing with other departments and participation on committees.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and educational requirements.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Critical Care required.
• Master’s degree required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Active Florida ARNP License
• CRNA
• BLS, ACLS and PALS