CRNA, Healthcare Nursing

Here, Adventure Awaits

Explore the exciting, historic, and memorable towns and cities of the Greater Merrimack Valley nestled along the scenic Merrimack River. From the Revolutionary War to the American Industrial Revolution to the modern day, this area is full of great places and attractions to explore. Haverhill is a fun, unique place in general for all in the family or for those solo travelers to explore – from The Tap for pub food and excellent beer to the Oriental Gardens found in Westgate Plaza is a sight to be seen.

Methuen has a variety of excellent things to experience, from the Methuen Memorial Music Hall to getting all your shopping done at The Loop Shopping Mall where you can also stop in and catch a movie at the AMC theater and grab a bite to eat with friends and family. Of course, when visiting Boston, you have ample choice in experiencing the rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and legacy of arts, culture, and education.

No matter which town or city you go to, you're sure to find incredible sights, and attractions, to make unique experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Learn more about what you can do while in the area here.

Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit hospital providing the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For nearly 150 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities served. We are excited about the opportunity that puts quality and safety at the forefront of everything we do and are guided by the principle of equitably caring for our community.

That's why on Aug 29th, 2024, Lawrence General Hospital signed an asset purchase agreement that will allow Holy Family Hospital, both the Methuen and Haverhill campuses, to join Lawrence General Hospital to build a true regional healthcare system in the Merrimack Valley. This is a historic moment for health care and for all of us in the Merrimack Valley as patients, community members, employees, providers, and community partners are going to be part of something profound.

• The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Obtain and/or verify patient consent.
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, and select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

• Have graduated from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia education.
• Must be certified or recertified by the National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Shall be licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Have at least one full year (12 months) of experience as a CRNA.
• Possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

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