PRN - CRNA - Anesthesia

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is looking for a Registered Nurse with a strong background in anesthesia care. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating patient care, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Candidates must possess a current Alabama RN license, graduation from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This role involves exposure to anesthetic gases and patient care in various surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required for Alabama.
• Competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals.
• Must hold current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates quality patient care.
• Supervises and delegates nursing care.
• Evaluates and documents patient conditions accurately.

Skills

Current Alabama RN license

Competency with anesthesia equipment

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Effective communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia

Job description

Overview

Collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model, Supportive, friendly and caring coworkers, Flexible scheduling. Teaching opportunities with SRNA clinical rotations. Anesthesia services for inpatient and outpatient locations. Diverse OR case mix - including General Surgery, Trauma, Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Pediatrics, Thoracic, Vascular and Orthopedics. Non-OR anesthesia practice including IR, Endoscopy, CT, MRI and EP cases.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.

• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Applies safety principles when performing care
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
• Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current Alabama RN license; graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. Initial certification and current recertification with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Must be competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate for job. Must have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Environmental

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, anesthetic gases, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Physical

• Medium work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
• Physical presence onsite is essential
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Psychological

• This job requires contact with others, face to face or in groups, dealing with all internal and external customers. Must be able to assume responsibility for the health, safety and confidentiality of others. Must be able to work well in team setting.