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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital - Bartlett Tennessee
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Location: Bartlett, Tennessee
Posted On: 04/27/2024
Title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Job Date: Apr 13, 2024 Facility: Le Bonheur (0205) Summary 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 care providers on the interprofessional 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. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Education/Experience/Licensure Education/Formal Training Work Experience Crediential/Licensure REQUIRED: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. N/A - Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Licensed as Registered Nurse to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.
- Licensed as APN with the Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS PREFERRED: N/A N/A N/A SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: N/A N/A N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
- Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to the population-specific and age specific needs.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidential records.
- Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures. Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs and documents the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
- Reviews, requests, and orders laboratory/diagnostic studies.
- Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic mediation or treatment.
- Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan. Provides postanesthesia follow-up and care.
- Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and medications 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.
- Performs all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
- Initiates and administers post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system. Initiates and administers respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postoperative period.
- Evaluates the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period.
- Discharges the patient from the postanesthesia care unit.
- Implements acute and chronic pain management modalities.
- Manages emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Places and manages regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by clinical privileges. Physical Requirements
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