Mercy Certified Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

Position: Mercy Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Work Shift Day Scheduled  Weekly Hours
40

Summary This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, within a medical direction model. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practices in collaboration with and under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist, while exercising clinical judgment and autonomy appropriate to the role.

Job Description

Job Duties Provide patient care as directed within the medical direction model, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering medications, and administering drugs

Assess, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical conditions; document findings accurately

Perform, order, assist with, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests

Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care Educate and counsel patients regarding health, disease management, and treatment plans

Respond to emergency medical situations and initiate appropriate interventions

Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to coordinate patient care Assist with ordering medications, maintaining records, and ensuring proper equipment function

Follow Mercy safety policies and report unsafe conditions or incidents

Department-Specific Duties (Medical Direction Model)
Administer anesthesia under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist

Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the anesthesiologist

Provide intra-procedural anesthesia management and monitoring

Participate in post-anesthesia care and patient recovery

Communicate effectively with the anesthesia care team to ensure compliance with medical direction requirements

Document all anesthesia care accurately in the EMRAdhere to regulatory, hospital, and anesthesia department policies

Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Professional Experience1–3 years of experience preferred

Education

Education sufficient to meet licensure requirements

Licensure, Certification, Registration Active license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the state of Iowa required

Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required prior to start or transfer dateACLS required within 6 months of start date

Pay Rate Type Salary Mercy  is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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