Per Diem CRNA; Nurse Anesth). Columbus LilyLifestyle

Job Description Summary

The certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) works under the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist who is a member of the Medical Staff with privileges to provide anesthesia services. Except for emergencies, all anesthetic delivered is done so under the supervision of the attending anesthesiologist.

• Assisting with the performance of and documenting a pre‑anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations, diagnostic studies, and obtaining informed consent.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of an anesthetic care plan.
• Initiating, under the medical direction of the supervising anesthesiologist, the anesthetic technique (general, regional, local, and sedation).
• Assisting with the application and insertion of appropriate non‑invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status.
• Administering anesthetics, adjuvant and accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic under the medical direction of the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Managing the patient’s airway and pulmonary function under the supervising anesthesiologist’s direction.
• Facilitating emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilatory support under the supervising anesthesiologist’s direction.
• Assisting with post‑anesthesia care and providing post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation and care under the supervising anesthesiologist’s direction.
• Implementing acute and chronic pain management modalities under the supervising anesthesiologist’s direction.
• Assisting with response to emergencies by providing airway management, emergency fluids, drugs, and basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Assisting with the initiation and management of regional anesthetics, including labor epidurals, under supervising anesthesiologist’s direction.
• Assisting with data collection, reporting, committee meetings, compliance documentation, and process oversight in quality and risk management issues as directed.
• Participating in mandatory departmental and other CRNA staff meetings.
• Participating in departmental training and educational initiatives.
• Participating in other committees and inter‑departmental activities as directed.
• Transferring the patient’s care to other qualified anesthesia providers or post‑anesthesia care nursing units in a manner that assures safety, continuity of care, and transfer of all pertinent clinical information.
• Completing accurate and timely documentation of all pertinent information in the medical record and necessary billing information in accordance with state and federal practices.
• Implementing precautions to minimize the risk of infection to the patient, self, and other healthcare providers.
• Adhering to all established safety precautions to minimize risks of fire, explosion, equipment malfunction, and electrical shock.
• Performing and documenting all indicated machine and equipment checks to ensure equipment readiness, function, availability, and cleanliness.
• Assisting with and ongoing assessment of patient positioning.

• Associate’s Degree (Required)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
• CRNA – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• RN – Registered Nurse – Ohio Board of Nursing

Day

As Needed

GMC Anesthesia

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