Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Kenosha

Position: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Kenosha - Full Time

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Kenosha - Full Time

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Base pay range

$97.75/hr - $156.40/hr

Major Responsibilities

• Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgeon/anesthesiologist/surgical team.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Participates in preoperative evaluation including assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre‑medications, and reviewing preoperative studies.
• Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervenes as needed.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care, administering post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon, and addressing anesthesia-related complications.
• Manages emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including advanced airway management and administration of emergency drugs and fluids.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and ensures compliant coding and billing practices.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives, organizational/departmental meetings, peer review, and work groups as necessary.
• Participates in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active national board certification as CRNA by NBCRNA, AND
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire, AND
• Education Required:
  
  Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. overhead; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids hazards; wear gloves, goggles and gowns as needed.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during shift.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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