What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Anesthetist per diem position at Mass General Brigham?
Site : Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
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Job Summary
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Clinical Responsibilities :
The following list of anesthesia and related services should be utilized to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.
- Pre-anesthesia assessment
- Requesting laboratory / diagnostic studies
- Pre-anesthetic medication
- General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
- Regional anesthesia monitoring
- Sedation techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
- Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
- Airway management techniques
- Mechanical ventilation / oxygen therapy
- Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
- Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
- Peripheral intravenous / arterial catheter placement
- Acute and chronic pain therapy
- Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies.
- Post anesthesia care / discharge
- Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
- Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards
Working Conditions :
Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated “Out of OR” locations, which are, for example, Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically far from the main ORs.
In these environments, work proceeds in an atmosphere that includes many forms of electrical, mechanical, gas driven, and radiation and laser emitting equipment. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications for the CRNA applicant for clinical privileges shall include :
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1153 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement :
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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