OB CRNA

OB CRNA role at Aurora Health Care

$97.75/hr - $156.40/hr

• Provides Primary Anesthesia Care (General, Regional, Monitored Anesthesia Care) to patients having surgery.
  • Provides anesthesia care for surgical cases (24‑hour coverage) including pre‑operative evaluation.
  • Thoroughly evaluates patients prior to surgery to determine appropriate anesthetic technique.
  • Discusses patients’ physical status, significant laboratory findings, and anesthetic choice with surgeon/physician.
  • Performs pre‑operative evaluation on patients scheduled for surgery.
  • Responds to all Code Blue and emergency intubation situations within the hospital and is the team member responsible for intubation.
  • Assists with resuscitation throughout the hospital as needed.
• Evaluates the surgical patients pre‑operatively.
  • Reviews history and physical examination.
  • Medications and allergies.
  • Previous surgical and anesthetic history.
  • Laboratory, EKG, Chest X‑Ray results, and special studies.
  • Pre‑operative diagnosis, surgical procedure, and type of anesthesia care requested by surgeon.
  • Review of systems and assignment of physical status.
  • Explains the anesthesia and related procedures to the patient, answers questions, and alleviates apprehension.
  • Orders pre‑operative medications/tests if needed.
  • Confers with attending surgeon/physician to determine appropriate anesthetic choice.
• Conducts an immediate pre‑anesthesia evaluation of the patient in the OR.
  • Monitors the patient continuously, recording vital signs every 5 minutes or less.
  • Notifies attending surgeon immediately of any problems or unexpected reactions.
  • Determines when the patient is stable and ready for transport to PACU.
  • Gives a thorough verbal report on the patient and course of anesthesia to the recovery nurse, assessing initial signs before passing responsibility.
• Maintains an accurate, detailed, and legible record for each patient in compliance with hospital policy and accrediting organization standards.
  • Records drugs administered (amount, time, route, narcotic waste).
  • Airway management.
  • Fluid/blood administration, estimated blood loss.
  • Vital signs.
  • Monitors utilized: EKG, BP, Temp, Oxygen saturation, end‑tidal CO₂, urine output.
  • Any significant events during the intra‑operative period.
• Assembles all necessary drugs, supplies, and equipment for anesthesia.
  • Pre‑anesthetic check of equipment function, especially anesthesia machine, suction, laryngoscope.
  • Cleans work areas, keeps them neat and orderly.
  • Orders and stocks supplies for anesthesia services.
  • Reports any malfunctioning equipment to facilitate necessary repairs.
  • Maintains drugs and equipment in the Surgery Department.
• Provides Pain Management Services as requested by medical staff.
  • Evaluates patients referred to pain management services in the clinic.
  • Provides a plan of care with approval of the referring physician.
  • Administers treatments per plan of care.
  • Provides follow‑up calls to clients.
  • Inserts PICC lines as ordered by physicians.
• Maintains professional growth and development by:
  • Membership and participation in professional organizations.
  • Attending continuing education programs internally and externally.
  • Staying aware of new trends, techniques, and technology in anesthesia.

• Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Advanced Practice (APN).

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• 2‑4 years experience in anesthesia.

• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of anesthesia delivery equipment.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• AANA certification in anesthesia.
• ACLS certification.

• Able to transport patients of up to 250 pounds via wheelchair or stretcher; can lift patients with help of equipment and/or coworkers.
• Able to perform CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
• Able to stand, stoop, and move around patient care area to effectively accomplish anesthesia nursing.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds, use patient‑handling equipment with another associate when available.

• Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely fashion.
• Adheres to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices.
• Promotes a culture of safety by identifying threats and intervening to prevent patient harm.
• Communicates openly and promotes teamwork.
• Reports intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly.

Job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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Hospitals and Health Care