Nurse Anesthetist (PRN) - Anesthesiology (CRNA)

PRN CRNA page is loaded## PRN CRNAlocations: Fairmont Medical Centertime type: To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. The CRNA provides anesthesia for all types of pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures necessitating anesthesia as part of the anesthesia care team with an anesthesiologist. Anesthesia will be provided according to standards of care and the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA will provide care for the patient from the preoperative through postoperative destination. The CRNA will provide continuous vigilant observation and monitoring of the patient’s status in response to any administered anesthetic and makes necessary adjustments. Provides timely notification to attending anesthesiologist regarding any and all critical events, changes in status, or any condition that threatens the safety or care of the patient.**Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed.Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.**Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals.Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases.Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period.Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately.Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available.Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient.In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist.Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications.Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0**Shift:**Varied (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**UHA University Health Associates**Cost Center:**8000 UHA Anesthesiology**Address:**1325 Locust AvenueFairmontWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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