Nurse Anesthetist (PRN) - Anesthesiology (CRNA)

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Under the general supervision of the anesthesiologist, provides perioperative anesthesia care in support of orthopaedic surgical procedures. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families, nurses, and physicians.
The Anesthesia Department at OSS Health strives to be leaders in the field; to provide excellence in patient care; to provide the most modern and up-to-date equipment and procedures to aid the surgeon in the care of the patient; and to provide the standards of care for the community.
Day shift availability
No nights, weekends or major Holidays
1 shift per month required
Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations with appropriate documentation of findings / pertinent information regarding the choice of anesthesia.
Reviews condition of the patient and their medical record immediately prior to induction, including pertinent lab data, time of administration, dosage of pre-anesthesia, and an appraisal of any changes in the condition of the patient.
Interviews and examines patients preparing to undergo anesthesia to ensure he/she is an appropriate candidate for the planned anesthetic.
Verifies function of equipment prior to the administration of anesthesia.
Administers anesthesia to patients; Performs intra-operative monitoring, remaining continuously present to monitor the patient and provide anesthesia care.
Performs appropriate, complete, and timely documentation of the anesthesia record, including post-operative orders.
Accompanies patients to PACU, providing appropriate personnel a complete report of specific problems presented by the patients condition, the anesthetic agent used, drugs given, reversal agents, and surgical procedures performed.
Participates in continual training and education opportunities as an integral part of maintaining the delivery of high-quality care.
CRNAs are medically directed by anesthesiologists and works collaboratively with the patient care team.
Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education.
Masters Degree in Nursing.
Current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a registered professional nurse.
Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred, preferably in Orthopaedics
Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a registered professional nurse.
Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred, preferably in Orthopaedics.
Bachelors or better