CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Overview

CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at OU Health.

Position Title:

CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Department:
Advance Practice Providers.

Provide safe, quality, age-appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provide and document pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations. Obtain informed consent for anesthesia. Provide induction, maintenance, emergence and post-anesthesia care. Consult on airway management and participate in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist.

Support residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to:
• • Provide safe quality age-appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
  • Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures.
  • Provide and document pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations.
  • Obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
  • Provide induction, maintenance, emergence and post-anesthesia care.
  • Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist.
• Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
• Report and be accountable to the nurse manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
• Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
• Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.

• Education Minimum Qualifications:
  Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Successfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements.
• Experience None

• Active RN and APRN license in State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority
• PALS and/or ACLS certified
• NBCRNA certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients served.
• Critical thinking and advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs and department policies/procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with medical staff and colleagues.
• Cultural awareness and professionalism.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and systems used in role.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of department and campus/system policies and protocols.
• Reliable transportation with ability to travel between facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekends, holidays, on-call).

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and more to meet your needs.

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