What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRNA position at ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists?
Description
Job title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Clinical
Reports to:Physician, Virginia Beach Division - James Oleksa, MD
Job Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Job Summary
The CRNA will manage anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy, while practicing in an ACT setting at a new ASC in the Hampton, VA area. The site will perform mainly orthopedic cases. The CRNA will use high patient acuity allowing the new and/or experienced CRNA to fully implement their clinical skills and education, and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Clinical
Reports to:Physician, Virginia Beach Division - James Oleksa, MD
Job Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Job Summary
The CRNA will manage anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy, while practicing in an ACT setting at a new ASC in the Hampton, VA area. The site will perform mainly orthopedic cases. The CRNA will use high patient acuity allowing the new and/or experienced CRNA to fully implement their clinical skills and education, and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
- Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
- Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
- Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
- Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
- Supervise and assist other CRNAs.
- Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
- Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
- Assist in patient procedure preparation.
- Provide support to other healthcare teams.
- Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CRNA program.
- Current or compact RN license in the state of Virginia, or able to obtain VA licensure.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
- Ability to provide safe pre-and post-anesthetic care using innovative and proven techniques.
- Ability to assess patients’ medical history and plan anesthesia administration for the best outcome.
- High patient acuity with the ability to provide compassionate care to every patient.
- Ability to work in a team, but also autonomously when needed.
- Strong written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
- Proficient with technology including medical equipment and computers.
- Maintain a friendly, collaborative attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
- Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time and be accustomed to frequent and prolonged movement.
- Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.
- Ability to perform work in a hospital where the environment may be stressful and often disruptive.