Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

Duties

Provides the full range of anesthesia services including providing continuous monitoring of vital signs, volume status, and patient positioning during medical/surgical procedures.

Determines the optimal type and method of anesthesia care to administer for a broad range of surgical procedures.

Evaluates data, with respect to individualized anesthetic options and current practice guidelines, to determine and discuss the optimal anesthetic plan.

Gathers equipment, prepares, inspects, and ensures proper sanitation and function of equipment to be used in performance of work.

Renders life-saving care and procedures in emergency situations; provides immediate and appropriate interventions to include advanced life support (ALS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to guidelines and within the scope of practice.

Serves as an anesthesia resource consultant to a wide variety of medical, surgical, and nursing specialties to delineate the latest advances in anesthesia practice.

Formulates and evaluates clinical care standards and treatment programs for effectiveness in meeting patient needs.

Provides oversight and instruction to other CRNAs, students, and ancillary workers in the field of anesthesia, in both clinical and administrative areas.