CRNA, Healthcare Nursing

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Under physician supervision and following accepted and medically approved techniques and procedures, the CRNA will provide anesthesia and related services for all patients in need. The CRNA will maintain a direct reporting relationship with the CRNA Manager.

• Select and administer anesthesia techniques, medications and adjunct drugs appropriate to the individual patient within established procedures, pre-, intra- and postoperative.
• Review patient charts, perform physical assessments pertinent to anesthesia orders and evaluate laboratory data to formulate a written anesthesia plan for pre-, intra- and postoperative care of surgical patients.
• Perform endotracheal intubation and extubation, as well as invasive therapy and/or monitoring.
• Identify and manage emergency situations including CPR.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with staff at all levels; demonstrate sensitivity, respect for all customers, and a positive attitude toward the workplace and its requirements.

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards, including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Current Alabama RN license; graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Initial certification and current recertification with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals appropriate for the job.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, anesthetic gases, disease, infection, lab chemicals, and hazardous material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

• Medium work: exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• This job requires contact with others, face to face or in groups, dealing with all internal and external customers.
• Must be able to assume responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of others.
• Must be able to work well in a team setting.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care