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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Crna

CRNA Associates

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Crna

Chattanooga, TN
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join Our Team at CRNA Associates and become part of a dynamic group of anesthesia professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care and surgical support. We're seeking individuals with exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for teamwork in the operating room. As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients while supporting surgeons and surgical staff with expertise and professionalism. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of excellence, join us at CRNA Associates and make a difference in the lives of patients and colleagues alike. Apply now to become part of our compassionate and dedicated team. Responsibilities: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Job Responsibilities: • Provides pre-anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation • Ensures patient identification and obtains appropriate health history • Recommends, requests, and evaluates pertinent diagnostic studies • Documents pre-anesthetic evaluation • Obtains informed consent for anesthesia • Selects and/or administers pre-anesthetic medications • Selects prepares and administers anesthetic agents or other agents administered in the management of anesthetic care • Informs surgeon of changes in patient’s condition • Provides anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care • Inserts invasive line catheter/devices • Performs tracheal intubation and extubation, airway management • Provides mechanical ventilation • Performs venous and arterial punctures • Obtains blood samples. Performs and manages regional anesthetic • Manages patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid-base balance • Provides peri anesthetic invasive and non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and techniques • Responds to abnormal findings with corrective action • Recognizes and treats cardiac dysrhythmias through the use of peri anesthetic electrocardiogram monitoring • Evaluates patient response during emergence from anesthesia - institutes pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure adequacy of patient recovery from anesthesia and adjuvant drugs • Provides post-anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia and for potential anesthetic complication • Identifies and manages emergency situations. Initiates or participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation • Performs or orders equipment safety checks as needed • Cleans and sterilizes equipment and notifies supervisor of needed equipment adjustments/repairs • May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: • Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia program • Five (5) years of anesthesia care in an acute setting experience preferred • Valid state RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure) • Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire) • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) • Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification • National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Qualifications/Skills: • Strong patient assessment skills • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability, and change management • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing PC applications • Works with competence, confidence, and autonomy with the ability to openly communicate with the surgeons and staff Compensation: $250,000+

    • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Job Responsibilities: • Provides pre-anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation • Ensures patient identification and obtains appropriate health history • Recommends, requests, and evaluates pertinent diagnostic studies • Documents pre-anesthetic evaluation • Obtains informed consent for anesthesia • Selects and/or administers pre-anesthetic medications • Selects prepares and administers anesthetic agents or other agents administered in the management of anesthetic care • Informs surgeon of changes in patient’s condition • Provides anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care • Inserts invasive line catheter/devices • Performs tracheal intubation and extubation, airway management • Provides mechanical ventilation • Performs venous and arterial punctures • Obtains blood samples. Performs and manages regional anesthetic • Manages patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid-base balance • Provides peri anesthetic invasive and non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and techniques • Responds to abnormal findings with corrective action • Recognizes and treats cardiac dysrhythmias through the use of peri anesthetic electrocardiogram monitoring • Evaluates patient response during emergence from anesthesia - institutes pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure adequacy of patient recovery from anesthesia and adjuvant drugs • Provides post-anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia and for potential anesthetic complication • Identifies and manages emergency situations. Initiates or participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation • Performs or orders equipment safety checks as needed • Cleans and sterilizes equipment and notifies supervisor of needed equipment adjustments/repairs • May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit