Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Contingent, Part time, and 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, PALS, BLS, 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

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above :

not specified)

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Anesthesia - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Associate's Degree, C105 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various Issuers, C107 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Various Issuers, C109 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Various Issuers, Clinical Performance Improvement - HNU - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Coaching Others - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Continuous Learning - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Healthcare Policy and Ethics Compliance - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Health Information Documentation - HNU - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Medication Record Management - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), N101 Registered Nurse - Ohio Single State (RN) - Ohio Licensing Center, N103 Registered Nurse - Ohio Parent Multistate License (RN) - Ohio Licensing Center, N104 Registered Nurse - Out of State Multistate License (RN) - Nursys, NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), Taking Ownership - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Teamwork - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)

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"

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