Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

• Location 607 W MAIN ST, Grangeville, , , United States
• Employee Type FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advance practice registered nurse that has completed an advanced training regimen and has passed a national certification exam. The CRNA maintains this certification by completing 40 hours of continuing education every two years. A CRNA is certified to administer anesthetics and monitor anesthetized patients during surgical, obstetric and radiological procedures.

• Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient, assessing data, and selecting appropriate anesthesia plan.
• Administers anesthetics in accordance with clinical privileges delineated.
• Monitors, interprets, and evaluates information derived from monitors intra-operatively on the patient of any age group and physical status, protects patient’s life functions and vital organs.
• Performs medical non-surgical procedures, e.g. IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, airway management in routine and acute medical situations.
• Monitors and evaluates patients post-operatively.
• Utilizes patient controlled anesthesia (PCA) to alleviate post‑op and/or labor pain by using IV or epidural PCA.
• Maintains anesthesia in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains accounting of controlled substances.
• Maintains and administers pain clinic procedures. Maintains and keeps current on anesthesia equipment.
• Participates in preparing and maintaining an annual budget for the Anesthesia department.
• Performance Improvement:
  Responsible for participation in SHCs PI program, including development and review of internal department quality monitors, tracking and reporting quarterly PI findings in a timely manner, reporting all patient quality issues, and facilitating on‑going education for staff regarding their role in the PI process.

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetic credentials required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certification required.
• Maintain active privileges with the SHC Medical Staff.