What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRNA, PRN position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Patient Assessment (Under Direction Of Anesthesiologist)
- Performs and documents a pre-admission assessment and evaluation
- Requests consultations and diagnosis testing
- Develops and implements an plan of care Patient Care:
- Selects, orders, and administers anesthesia based on procedure
- Determines anesthetic technique to be used: general, local, intravenous sedation, etc.
- Monitors patient during the procedure and recovery process for any adverse effects Recordkeeping:
- Document medical condition(s) to be aware of for anesthesia
- Update patient documentation regarding anesthesia accurately and timely
- Obtains informed consent for anesthesia Customer Service:
- Provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required
- Graduate form a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required
- Currently licensed as a CRNA in the State of Mississippi, required
- Currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, required
- Ability to work well with a wide variety of people, required
- Excellent written and verbal communication required
- Five years or more of experience in a management role in a health care setting, preferred
- Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required