RN-Certified Anesthetist/CRNA

Provides clinical services as a nurse anesthetist under the supervision of MD. Administers various types of anesthesia to render patients insensible to pain during surgical procedures, manipulation or setting of fractures, deliveries, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities Assesses the patient. Develops a plan of care. Implements the plan of care.

Evaluates the plan of care. Administers medications as prescribed. Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Provides leadership. Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Specifications Experience Minimum Required Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by the institution or State. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired Licensure AANA certification required. Complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing and expanded Nurse Practitioner license and certification. PALS within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Required PALS;RN;ACLS;CRNA Preferred/Desired