Peds CRNA

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a CRNA to provide anesthesia for pediatric and adult patients as part of the anesthesia care team, with an anesthesiologist. You will monitor the patient from preoperative to postoperative care, adjust plans as needed, and communicate critical events promptly.

The role requires evaluating patients, managing anesthesia, performing IV access, administering fluids/blood, and documenting all data in the EHR while following hospital policies and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Current West Virginia RN license and APRN license.
• Current NBCRNA certification and AANA membership.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-anesthetic evaluation, plan, and management.
• Monitors physiologic response to anesthesia and notifies anesthesiologist of events.
• Performs IV/arterial access and administers fluids/blood as indicated.
• Document data in the electronic health record and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lifelong learning

Airway management

Ultrasound devices

Education

Nurse Anesthesia Education

Tools

CMAC

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy

ILMA

Cricothyrotomy kit

Difficult airway cart

Ultrasound devices

Job description

The CRNA provides anesthesia for all types of pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures necessitating anesthesia as part of the anesthesia care team with an anesthesiologist. Anesthesia will be provided according to standards of care and the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA will provide care for the patient from the preoperative through post-operative destination. The CRNA will provide continuous vigilant observation and monitoring of the patient’s status in response to any administered anesthetic and make necessary adjustments. Provide timely notification to attending anesthesiologist regarding any and all critical events, changes in status, or any condition that threatens the safety or care of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
• Current certification with National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Active membership in American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of experience as a CRNA.
• Completion of a minimum 15 pediatric anesthesia cases < 6yrsof age.
• Must maintain 15 Class A credits with pediatric focus every two years.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES

• Works within their scope of practice and the scope of practice as delineated by WVUH clinical privileges.
• Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risk of infection to patients, families, and coworkers.
• Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthetic plan, and management of any unforeseen physiologic changes.
• Performs techniques such intravenous catheter placement, ultrasound guided intravenous or arterial catheter placement.
• Monitors patient’s physiologic response to anesthetic and recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia while informing anesthesiologist of any adverse events, changes, or critical events in a timely fashion.
• Manages anesthetics starting in pre-operative through induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia and or delivery to ICU or appropriate recovery area with report given to receiving team.
• Administers intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products as indicated for patient’s condition.
• Excluding emergencies, necessary blood and blood product transfused after Hct or Hgb are known and plan discussed with anesthesiologist.
• Appropriately documents all necessary data points in the patient’s electronic health record/anesthesia record.
• Performs all required safety checks on anesthesia equipment and verify presence of necessary supplies before case, including procuring and assembling supplies as indicated if anesthesiologist technician is not available.
• In accordance with departmental policies and regulatory standards, CRNA will receive report from pre-op RN to review informed consents, ID correct surgical site, and review any pre-op antibiotics or medications during SBAR report with OR RN in pre-operative area.
• Participates in surgical pause in the intraoperative phase of care.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the perioperative team.
• In a life-threatening emergency, functions to provide care in the absence of an anesthesiologist.
• Participates in the orientation, and/or teaching of a variety of learners including SRNA’s, residents, medics, nurses, etc.
• Obtains, administers, wastes, and documents accurately any controlled substances according to hospital and departmental policy as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Depending on departmental needs, may work nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Depending on departmental needs, may be on call.
• Routinely assigned to pediatric patients.
• May be assigned to adult patients for part or all of a workday.
• Participates in departmental educational activities not limited to grand rounds, pediatric lectures, journal club, in-services, or any other educational sessions provided through WVUH or WVU Children’s Hospital.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet of the observer.
• Must deal with high stress situations and dying or newly deceased individuals.
• Working around biohazards, infectious diseases, and potential electrical hazards.
• Working closely with others, in somewhat limited space.
• Working in rooms heated or cooled for patient benefit, in dimly lit rooms, or rooms with wet floors.
• Standing for long hours, sometimes in high-level personal protective equipment and/or xray gown.
• Standing, lifting, stooping, reaching, positioning and moving patients, beds, stretchers, carrying and moving equipment up approximately 40 pounds.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with computers for case charting, viewing and management of schedule, benefits review and changes, CE completion, etc.
• Excellent intrapersonal communication skills with patients, families, coworkers, etc.
• Ability to work effectively as a professional and anesthesia team member.
• Desire and/or willingness to participate in lifelong learning through departmental educational opportunities.
• Maintains familiarity and proficiency in airway management and with departmental airway equipment (CMAC, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, ILMA’s, cricothyrotomy kits, difficult airway cart, etc)
• Maintains familiarity with departmental equipment such as ultrasound devices, fluid warming devices, pediatric line cart, FloTrac, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

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 all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of 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 uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.