Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Administers anesthesia, monitors patient's vital signs, and oversees patient recovery from anesthesia; assists anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other members of the healthcare team during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews schedule of cases assigned daily and studies lab values and physical findings in pre-anesthetic examination.
  
• Determines in consultation with an anesthesiologist the choice of anesthetic technique and appropriate monitoring for each patient.
  
• Ascertains that blood of proper type is available when indicated and operative permit is properly signed.
  
• Explains procedure to patients, including risks and benefits.
  
• Assembles supplies and equipment in operating room.
  
• Selects solutions to be administered for fluid replacement.
  
• Administers anesthetic agents to maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state.
  
• Places both noninvasive and invasive monitors as indicated to monitors patient's blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, color and fluid loss and watches for significant physical changes.
  
• Keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of patient's condition.
  
• Records condition of patient prior to, during and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
  
• Assists in moving patients to recovery room and observing condition, notifying physicians when unfavorable situations develop.
  
• Assists with care of patients suffering respiratory or cardiac emergency problems with airway management techniques and using Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.
  

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
  
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  
• Alternative work schedules.
  
• On-Call (Beeper).
  
• Requires protective devices.
  
• Patient care setting.
  
• Direct patient care setting.
  

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.
  
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
  
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
  

Equipment

• Office equipment.
  
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
B.S.N. - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Red Cross, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) - American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
D.N.P. - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Adaptability, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesia Monitoring, Anesthesiology, BLS for Healthcare Providers, Clinical Anesthesia, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Care Documentation, Patient Monitoring, Recordkeeping, Time Management, Vital Signs

Grade
S38

Salary Range
$176,600.00 - $309,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  

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EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.