Pediatric CRNA: Expert Anesthesia for Kids

West Virginia University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide pediatric anesthesia as part of our anesthesia care team under an anesthesiologist. The CRNA will manage preoperative through post-anesthetic care, monitor patients, adjust anesthesia, and communicate critical events to the attending anesthesiologist.

Candidates must hold WV RN license and NBCRNA certification; pediatric experience preferred; commitment to patient safety and

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in WV or applicable state.
• Board certified or recertified by NBCRNA.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Maintains excellence in airway management and familiar with airway adjuncts.
• CRNAs work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges.
• Takes precautions to minimize infection risks.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Participates in pre-anesthetic evaluation and selection of agents.
• Performs anesthetic techniques including IVs, monitoring, intubation.
• Monitors patient response and informs surgeon/anesthesiologist of adverse conditions.
• Administers IV fluids and blood products as needed.
• Documents anesthesia status accurately.
• Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assembles supplies.
• Reviews informed consent and SBAR with team; participates in surgical pause.
• Communicates with perioperative and postoperative care teams.
• Provides anesthesia care in emergencies in absence of anesthesiologist.
• Assists with teaching and evaluation of trainees.
• Maintains controlled substances per policy and guidelines.

Skills

Airway management

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

West Virginia RN licensure

CRNA certification

Job description

UHA University Health Associates in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide pediatric anesthesia as part of our anesthesia care team under an anesthesiologist. The CRNA will manage preoperative through post-anesthetic care, monitor patients, adjust anesthesia, and communicate critical events to the attending anesthesiologist.

Candidates must hold WV RN license and NBCRNA certification; pediatric experience preferred; commitment to patient safety and