What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position at Lake Chelan Health?
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, therapeutic, and regional anesthesia. Emergency medicine diagnostic and chronic therapy refer to a anesthesia provider that does a pain service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
- Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
- Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified above.
CLICK HERE for the complete position description