Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our team! Work independently to provide anesthesia services within the full scope of practice to all patients at Copley Hospital, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, emergency/critical care, invasive pain blocks, and acute pain management. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care is required.

This position is Per Diem (FT/PT available).

• Administers anesthesia to safely achieve the desired end-point of any anesthetic – patient comfort and surgical working conditions with minimal physiologic trespass.
• Adheres strictly to established practices of preparing the patient and administering anesthetic.
• Safely and properly practices technical skills including, but not limited to: airway management including endotracheal intubation with or without machine controlled ventilation, placement of intravenous therapy and monitoring lines, placement of intra-arterial monitoring lines, and establishment of regional anesthesia with various nerve blocking techniques.
• Checks patient identification and positions patient on operating table according to established guidelines for type of procedure to be performed. Studies physical findings of preoperational examination to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient.
• Develops a professional relationship and supports all staff to enhance patient care and efficient clinical operations, acting as a role model for nursing support staff. Abides by the policies and procedures of the practice and the Hospital.
• Uses administrative skills to direct the activities of the technical support people assigned by the Hospital to the anesthesia section, including ordering supplies, inventory control, stocking of individual anesthetizing locations, maintenance of equipment, and maintenance of anesthesia activity log.
• Anesthesia care includes the assessment of patient history, physical exam, and laboratory studies, selecting the appropriate technical and pharmacological anesthetic approach.
• Ascertains that blood for proper types is available for emergency use. Takes patient’s blood pressure, respiration, and pulse. Explains procedure to patient to secure cooperation and bolster confidence.
• Inserts arterial catheters and lumbar epidural catheters. Administers spinal anesthesia as required.
• Familiar with and adheres to the Policy and Procedure Manual of the Anesthesia Service and the By-laws of the Medical Staff.
• Maintains patient in surgical anesthetic state, adjusting oxygen and gas flow and keeping air tubes in position as necessary or injecting prescribed intravenous anesthetic.
• Participates in quality assurance and peer review activities as directed by the Medical Care Review Committee, The Executive Committee of the Medical Staff or otherwise.
• Participates with representatives of other departments in the formulation of mechanisms to provide uniform quality of anesthesia services throughout the Hospital.
• Performs anesthesia for Obstetric, Ortho, Pediatric, Trauma, General, and Outpatient surgeries.
• Performs under stressful conditions and reacts quickly, efficiently, and effectively when a patient under surgery shows adverse symptoms.
• Periodically takes patient’s blood pressure, respiration, and pulse. Watches for significant physical changes, such as dilation of pupils and change in skin color. Keeps surgeon informed of patient’s condition.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to relate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and patients in demanding and stressful situations.
• Records on the patient’s chart the condition of the patient prior to, during, and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
• Submits postoperative report on patient’s condition when effects of anesthetics have worn off. Maintains records of each anesthetic administered.
• Takes necessary remedial action, such as aspiration of throat and administration of oxygen, to prevent asphyxiation, strangulation, or surgical shock.
• Uses cognitive skills to carry out…