Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:           Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:           Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
2. Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems.
3. Communicate clearly and proficiently.
4. Ability to perform any nursing duty asked.
5. Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques
6. Pass security check.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
2.    Active license within the state of South Carolina.
3.    BLS/ACLS certification.
4.    Board certified by NBCRNA to practice Nurse Anesthesia.
5.    Active licensure in state of South Carolina LLR Board as an APRN.
6.    Evidence of leadership qualities.
7.    Strong ethical and moral character references.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Duties

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

1.  Complete and document a timely and accurate initial consultation and/or history and physical as is generally accepted in the medical community to include an initial assessment and plan within the provider’s scope of knowledge and training.
2. Collect pertinent clinical and laboratory data and other records as clinically indicated.
3. Complete appropriate orders.
4. Communicate with patient, family and other health care professionals when appropriate.
5. Assists the physician in providing pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure care to the patient.
6. Implements appropriate nurse anesthesia activities to provide safe and individualized anesthesia care.
7. Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting.
8. Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team.
9. Perform any other reasonable task assigned by physician or management.
10. Administers medication based on criteria specific to the individual patient, including but not limited the following;  patient age, physical status, concurrent medications being taken, assessment of vital signs, pre-procedure, intra-op and post-procedure.
11. Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient privacy and dignity.
12. Explains procedure, anesthesia care to be given to patient.
13. Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during procedure and post-procedure.
14. Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documents records accordingly.
15. Performs with competence in emergency situations

1. Communication

1. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
2. Documents completely and accurately.
3. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
4. Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
5. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful and considerate manner.
6. Schedule contracted CRNAs as work schedule demands.

1. Job Quality Requirements

1. Accuracy
2. Attention to detail
3. Timeliness
4. Organization
5. Leadership

1. Dependability

1. Attendance
2. Punctuality
3. Ability to follow instructions
4. Ability to meet deadlines
5. It is expected that clinical duties are to be performed between 6:30am and 3:00pm and any change from this schedule shall be directed to the Administrator.
6. Participate as needed in scheduled meetings to address concerns and/or updates to the Lead CRNA with aspects of anesthesia care, anesthesia protocols, and anesthesia staffing of facilities.

1. Physical/Mental requirements

1. Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk.
2. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities.
3. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
4. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs.
5. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems.
6. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

1. Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations

1.    Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
2.    Active license within the state of South Carolina.
3.    BLS/ACLS certification.
4.    Board certified by NBCRNA to practice Nurse Anesthesia.
5.    Active licensure in state of South Carolina LLR Board as an APRN.
6.    Evidence of leadership qualities.
7.    Strong ethical and moral character references.