CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Must be able to perform the services provided in the practice of anesthesia.  Services must be performed under the auspices of the surgeon or obstetrician responsible for the patient’s care.

Must possess the ability to adequately perform the following:

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   Directs, implements, and evaluates appropriate age specific care to patients requiring anesthesia, under the clinical supervision of a staff physician, but subject to constraints as defined ultimately by Hospital Administration and established herein.
2. Works cooperatively with Hospital Administration and Medical Staff within the purview of defined responsibility.
3. Possesses a commitment to maintain current professional knowledge in nursing anesthesia.

Must be able to work cooperatively with clinical support services personnel in rendering patient care per respective departmental policies and procedures.

Contributes to the mission of the organization in providing cost-effective, quality care to the patients in our service area.  Also contributes to the financial goals of the organization, i.e., cost control within the hospital through staff productivity and utilization of supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Alabama licensure as a Registered Nurse, as well as current licensure as a CRNA.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of one-year experience as a CRNA, preferred, but waived in lieu of outstanding performance as a student for the interval as a CRNA less than one year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ability to negotiate within hospital structures and limited space to perform essential functions and tasks applicable to job specifications and duties.

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  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum weight of 50 pounds.
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  Must possess normal hearing and vision or hearing and vision is correctable to normal.
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  Must possess physical and emotional stamina to work rapidly and efficiently and to tolerate stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions, as well as prolonged periods of walking and standing.
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  Must possess fine motor skills and is able to handle and manipulate supplies and equipment.
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  Must possess the ability and knowledge to safely handle occasional exposure to conditions involving cold, heat, or poor ventilation.
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  Must possess the ability and knowledge to safely handle occasional exposure to conditions involving blood, skin or lung irritants, and sharp instruments such as needles, scalpels, etc.

PSYCHOSOCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ability to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel, patients, families, and significant others, and to always maintain a professional attitude.

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  Must be assertive in communications, but not aggressive.
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  Must be friendly and cooperative to all staff, patients, family and visitors.
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  Must conduct self in a professional manner with a positive attitude.