CRNA

CRNAProvides anesthesia services for pediatric and adult patients.The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent customer service skills.Reads and understands the English language.Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.Ability to process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job practicesEducationGraduate of an approved Nurse Anesthesia training programLicensureHold current certification or recertification from an approved national CRNA certifying body, maintain certification and be recertified every 2 years by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, have and maintain current certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).ExperienceAt least 12 months within the last 24 months providing epidural analgesia (labor epidurals), and have experience in the delivery of and monitoring of all types of anesthesia utilized in the delivery of obstetrical anesthesia (general endotracheal, subarachnoid block and epidural).Essential technical/motor skillsEssential physical requirementsMedium: Exert 20 – 50 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 15 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%Essential mental requirementsEssential sensory requirementsOtherBasic skills as defined by licensure/certification.Job Specific Duties and Performance StandardsAssessment, consultation, and preparation of patients for anesthesia.Clinical management and teaching of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.The diagnosis and treatment of acute pain.Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy.Image-guided procedures.Management of critically ill patients.Monitoring and maintenance of normal physiology during the perioperative period.Performance of history and physical examinations.Relief and prevention of pain during and following surgical, obstetric, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using sedation/analgesia, general anesthesia, and region anesthesia.Supervision and evaluation of performance of personnel, medical and paramedical, involved in preoperative care.Treatment of patients for pain management (excluding chronic pain management).Indicate responsibility for the contents and accuracy of all prepared reports/forms by affixing his/her own signature to the documents after validation.Attend and participate in professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities as requested by the Chief, Department of Surgery, unless not scheduled for duty on the day in question.Activities as assigned by the department chief may include occurrence screening checklist, patient care charts, audits, and special studies on quality of care within the Anesthesia Service.Non-clinical duties include maintaining cleanliness of anesthesia work areas and equipment, rotation of stock and removal of supplies near expiration, reviewing and updating of departmental operating instructions, hospital committee representation, and Orientation of Personnel.