CRNA Cardiac Team

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Cardiac CRNA to provide anesthesia for Open Heart, Hybrid Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic procedures within the Heart and Vascular Institute. The CRNA collaborates with supervising physicians and adheres to Department of Anesthesiology policies and patient safety standards.

The Cardiac CRNA must perform anesthesia for all patient subsets managed at Ruby Memorial Main Anesthesia and related settings, maintaining high standards of airway

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia
• Board Certified or Recertified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
• ACLS within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and airway management per standards.
• Perform anesthesia planning including induction, maintenance and emergence.
• Communicate with anesthesiologist and surgical team during perioperative care.
• Document patient status and ensure proper informed consent and site verification.
• May work nights, weekends, holidays and be on call.
• Care for cardiac and non-cardiac cases within Heart and Vascular Institute.

Skills

Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Education

RN Licensure WV

CRNA Certification

ACLS within 30 days

Job description

The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients andprocedures in cooperation with the supervising or medicallydirecting physician and under the standards of the Department ofAnesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies andprocedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients renderingthem insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Providecontinuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring thepatient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, andanesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adversecondition that potentially threatens the safety or care of thepatient.

In addition to the above summary, the Cardiac CRNA will primarilybe assigned to the Heart and Vascular Institute, providinganesthesia for Open Heart, Hybrid Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic andCardiac CathLab Procedures. The Cardiac CRNA must also be able toperform anesthetics for all other patient subsets that would bemanaged at Ruby Memorial Main Anesthesia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of WestVirginia is required
2. 2. Board Certified or Recertified by the Council on Certificationof Nurse Anesthetists required.
3. 3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hire

EXPERIENCE:

1. 1. 1 (one) years of experience as a CRNA
2. 2. Must maintain 15 CPC Class-A Continuing education creditsannually, based on Cardiac Anesthesia.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements describedhere are intended to describe the general nature of work beingperformed by people assigned to this position. They are notintended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of allresponsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. 1. Patient safety shall be of utmost importance.
2. 2. CRNAs shall maintain excellence in airway management and shallbe familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard,fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc.
3. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinicalprivileges.
4. 4. Take appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection ofpatients, and other health care professionals.
5. 5. Shall maintain the appropriate confidentiality of patientinformation at all times.
6. 6. Participate in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients andthe selection of anesthetic agents and techniques.
7. 7. Perform appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as,but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertionof invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol;endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterialpunctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases.
8. 8. Monitor the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic andinforms the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage theanesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergenceof general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognizeabnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctivemedication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures.Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provideresuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient inthe immediate post-operative period.
9. 9. Administer IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical historyand surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining ahematocrit and then consultation with the anesthesiologist.
10. 10. Appropriately document the patient status in the anesthesiarecord.
11. 11. Perform all required safety and performance checks onanesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate suppliesbefore initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and suppliesas indicated if anesthesia tech is not available.
12. 12. In accordance with departmental and regulatory compliancestandards, CRNA will review appropriate documentation for informedconsent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR withcirculating RN and holding room RN. Participate in surgical pausein the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmentaland regulatory compliance standards.
13. 13. Communicate appropriately with all individuals involved in theperi-operative and post-operative care of the patient.
14. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, function responsibly byproviding anesthesia care in the absence of ananesthesiologist.
15. 15. Assist with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs,GRNAs, SRNAs, and medical students in the clinical area.
16. 16. Assume responsibility and is accountable for controlledsubstances according to department and hospital policy and Stateand federal guidelines.
17. 17. Maintain all required continuing education credits,credentialing, professional licensure, insurance payor enrollment(as required by WVU Healthcare - UHA), and completion of allrequired employer training (Computer Based Learning) on time.
18. 18. May work nights, weekends, and holidays.
19. 19. May be on call.
20. 20. Will routinely be assigned to the Heart and Vascular InstituteSurgical Suite
21. 21. May be utilized at Ruby Memorial Main Anesthesia
22. 22. Will complete annual departmental and Cardiac Anesthesia corecompetencies.
23. 23. Will maintain 25 open cardiac and/or hybrid proceduresyearly

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of theobserver).
2. 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations;ability to maintain composure.
3. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, andfulfilling obligations.
4. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerablevariety in the workplace.
5. 5. Able to work congenially with individual differences in ability,personality, and interests.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of theobserver).
2. 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations;ability to maintain composure.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 1. Advanced experience in invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8000 UHA Anesthesiology

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively"UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof 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 uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.