Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the delivery of anesthesia services on an individualized patient care basis through the nursing process assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nurse Anesthesia Practice as defined by the medical center and Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.

Job Functions

• Performs a thorough and complete pre-anesthesia assessment, obtains informed consent for planned anesthetic intervention.
• Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in cooperation with attending MDA.
• Monitors the patient's physiological condition as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and specific patient needs.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation of pertinent information on the patient's medical record.
• Assesses anesthesia care to assure its quality and contribution to positive patient outcomes.
• Aides in the completion of the departmental managerial duties as assigned.
• Performs capable airway management i.e. endobronchial intubation, difficult intubation techniques, emergency response measures including CPR, meconium stain and RMC Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When Functioning as Lead

• Provides leadership and oversight of the Anesthesia Department. Supports the department director through development of programs, goals and objectives consistent with those of the organizations overall strategic plan and initiatives.
• Manages staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Develops core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Creates a cohesive Anesthesia department committed to providing distributive, clinical and service quality to all customers.
• Manages operating expenses and key indicators within the budget for Anesthesia Department. Supports department director in quality improvement efforts and service delivery that contributes to the overall success and financial viability of Anesthesia Department.
• Reviews and monitors applicable policies and procedures. As assigned, ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains clinical competencies and/or knowledge in accord with scope and responsibility of the position.
• May participate on organizational and medical staff committees and serve as a professional resource for physicians, clinicians and leadership. May also collaborate with physicians and clinicians regarding Anesthesia Department programs and services. may represent Anesthesia Department and Ridgeview Medical Center in community outreach including participation on committees and in doing presentations.
• Proactively identifies and acts upon improvement projects and opportunities through observation, data analysis, engagement with partners, review of external impact factors and best practices, as well as ongoing communication with leadership and staff.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• 1-3 year of supervisory or leadership experience with progressive managing responsibilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Continuously updates current anesthetic knowledge concepts and skills including age specific indications
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Able to incorporate RMC policies within scope of practice
• Utilizes effective communication skills and professionalism in interpersonal relationships with patients, families and other members of the health care team
• Fosters a learning environment for customers, RMC employees and students
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota
• Nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification
• BLS, ACLS & NRP completion must be obtained at the first offering after hire
• CALS is highly recommended for all CRNA call positions at the first opportunity after hire

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