Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a full-time CRNA to collaborate with the surgical team, providing and utilizing a variety of anesthetics for procedures. You will care for patients from preoperative assessment through administration, maintenance, and recovery.

The role requires Ohio RN licensure with nurse anesthesia credentialing, ACLS/BLS, and PALS within 12 months. New graduates welcome; exempt position with benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license in Ohio is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs a preoperative assessment/chart review to formulate an anesthetic plan.
• Responds to anesthesia changes and provides optimum resuscitative care.
• Assists with orientation of new CRNA staff and anesthesia personnel.
• Participates in research and implements anesthesia practice changes based on findings.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and teamwork in patient interactions.

Skills

Providing Anesthesia

Education

Nurse anesthesia program graduate

Job description

Overview

Full time hours available. Exempt position, benefits eligible

Job Description Summary

Collaborates with the surgical team, providing and utilizing a variety of anesthetics for medical and surgical procedures.Cares for the patient during the course of the anesthetic including preoperative assessment, administration and maintenance, and recovery.

Overview

Full time hours available. Exempt position, benefits eligible

Job Description Summary

Collaborates with the surgical team, providing and utilizing a variety of anesthetics for medical and surgical procedures.Cares for the patient during the course of the anesthetic including preoperative assessment, administration and maintenance, and recovery.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Performs a preoperative assessment/chart review of the patient to formulate an anesthetic plan according to the individual needs of the patient.
• Responds appropriately to any significant physiological, anesthesia changes and treats accordingly, informing the staff anesthesiologist when appropriate. Provides for optimum resuscitative care for life threatening conditions and/or emergent situations in the hospital.
• Assists with orientation of new CRNA staff and with the orientation and instruction of student nurse anesthetists and other anesthesia personnel.
• Participates in research projects as directed; implements anesthesia practice changes based on research findings and current standards by demonstrating the use of accepted anesthesia technology and pharmacology.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct and compassion in all patient interactions and demonstrates respect and concern for all members of the healthcare team.

Education Requirement

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing, required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nurse anesthesia with eligibility for membership with the AANA and completion of the NBCRNA national examination, required.

Licensure Requirement

RN in the State of Ohio, APN in the state of Ohio, required.

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS, required.
• PALS certification within 12 months of hire, required.

Skills

Skilled in Providing Anesthesia.

Experience

New graduates acceptable.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Standing

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"