Lead CRNA

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Position Purpose Provide quality and versatile anesthesia care under the direct supervision of a physician. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manages Daily Operations of the Anesthesia Department Performs all aspects of airway management Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids to maintain patient stability during transfer Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation during post-anesthesia period Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care Discharge patient from post-anesthesia care unit Closely supports and monitors life functions. In the case of adverse response to any drug, takes corrective action Be familiar with electronic health record system Electronic Submission of pertinent daily anesthesia documentation Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to post-anesthetic recovery room. Coordinates purchasing of supplies and facilitates efficient utilization of department supplies Coordinate orientation of newly hired staff CRNAs Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) required. Valid CRNA certification required. BLS and ACLS Certification Experience: A minimum of two years or progressive work experience in a multispecialty physician group model preferred. Performance Requirements Ability to transport patients in stretchers to various rooms/locations. Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to collaborate with various clinical staff Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques 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 his or her population-specific and age specific needs Proficient technical (computer) skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Self-motivated with initiative. Strong sense of ethics. Ability to manage conflict and resolve problems. Equipment Operated: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Work Environment: This job operates in outpatient healthcare facilities. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr GI Alliance