CRNA - Community Practice: High-Volume Anesthesia

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Associates in Fairmont, West Virginia, seeks a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care in collaboration with supervising physicians. The CRNA will monitor patients during induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia and ensure safety per department policies, maintaining a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The role requires WV RN and APRN licensure, and CRNA Board Certification or recertification.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, and APRN (Nurse Anesthetist) in the State of West Virginia is required.
• Board Certified or Recertified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

Responsibilities

• Maintains excellence in airway management and usage of all airway adjuncts.
• Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection.
• Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques.
• Performs techniques of the anesthetic plan including IV access, monitoring, intubation, and arterial punctures as per protocol.
• Monitors patient response to anesthesia and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions; manages induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
• Administers IV fluids and blood products as indicated in collaboration with the anesthesiologist.
• Documents patient status in the anesthesia record.
• Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assembles supplies as needed.
• Reviews documentation for informed consent and participates in the surgical pause with the team.
• Communicates effectively with peri-operative and post-operative care teams.
• Provides anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist in life-threatening emergencies.
• Assists with teaching and evaluation of CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs, and medical students.

Skills

Airway management

Patient monitoring

Preoperative assessment

Communication

Education

Licensed RN in WV

Nurse Anesthetist (APRN) certification

CRNA Board Certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Job description

University Health Associates in Fairmont, West Virginia, seeks a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care in collaboration with supervising physicians. The CRNA will monitor patients during induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia and ensure safety per department policies, maintaining a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The role requires WV RN and APRN licensure, and CRNA Board Certification or recertification.