Peds CRNA Job Morgantown area,West Virginia USA,Nursing

The CRNA provides anesthesia for all types of pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures necessitating anesthesia as part of the anesthesia care team with an anesthesiologist. Anesthesia will be provided according to standards of care and the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA will provide care for the patient from the preoperative through postoperative destination.

The CRNA will provide continuous vigilant observation and monitoring of the patient’s status in response to any administered anesthetic and makes necessary adjustments. Provide timely notification to attending anesthesiologist regarding any and all critical events, changes in status, or any condition that threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
Current certification with National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Active membership in American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Experience

One (1) year of experience as a CRNA
Completion of a minimum 15 pediatric anesthesia cases < 6 years of age
Must maintain 15 Class A credits with pediatric focus every two years

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Works within their scope of practice and the scope of practice as delineated by WVUH clinical privileges

Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risk of infection to patients, families, and coworkers

Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthetic plan, and management of any unforeseen physiologic changes

Performs techniques such as intravenous catheter placement, ultrasound guided intravenous or arterial catheter placement

Monitors patient’s physiologic response to anesthetic and recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia while informing anesthesiologist of any adverse events, changes, or critical events in a timely fashion

Manages anesthetics starting in pre-operative through induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia and or delivery to ICU or appropriate recovery area with report given to receiving team

Administers intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products as indicated for patient’s condition

Excluding emergencies, necessary blood and blood products transfused after Hct or Hgb are known and plan discussed with anesthesiologist

Appropriately documents all necessary data points in the patient’s electronic health record/anesthesia record

Performs all required safety checks on anesthesia equipment and verify presence of necessary supplies before case, including procuring and assembling supplies as indicated if anesthesiologist technician is not available

In accordance with departmental policies and regulatory standards, CRNA will receive report from pre-op RN to review informed consents, surgical site, and review any pre-op antibiotics or medications during SBAR report with OR RN in pre-operative area

Participates in surgical pause in the intraoperative phase of care

Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the perioperative team

In a life‑threatening emergency, functions to provide care in the absence of an anesthesiologist

Participates in the orientation, and/or teaching of a variety of learners including SRNA’s, residents, medics, nurses, etc.

Obtains, administers, wastes, and documents accurately any controlled substances according to hospital and departmental policy as well as state and federal guidelines

Depending on departmental needs, may work nights, weekends, or holidays

Depending on departmental needs, may be on call

Routinely assigned to pediatric patients

May be assigned to adult patients for part or all of a workday

Participates in departmental educational activities not limited to grand rounds, pediatric lectures, journal club, in‑services, or any other educational sessions provided through WVUH or WVU Children’s Hospital

Physical Requirements

Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet of the observer

Must deal with high stress situations and dying or newly…