A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the inter professional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified belowPerform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.Reviews, requests, and orders (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services.Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medication or treatment.Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan.Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.Selects, orders, obtains, and administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.Education: Masters degree in Nurse Anesthesia required
Certifications: American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), CPR, ACLS & PALS required.
National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists- Required