Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION – Required

Masters in Nursing

BSN 

CERTIFICATION - Required

Current Registered Nursing license

NBCRNA certification

Graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Current American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) CRNA certificate

AHA ACLS and AHA BLS certification

CERTIFICATION - Preferred

EXPERIENCE – Required 

EXPERIENCE - Preferred

New CRNA grads accepted. 1-2 years CRNA experience preferred.

SKILLS – Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service orientation.

Demonstrate competency in all areas of practice

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians

HAZARDS

OSHA Category 1

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: 

Performance Mindset: Demonstrates critical thinking to identify challenges impacting work and recommends solutions. Takes measurable action to change, learn, and grow. 

Communication: Communicates in a clear and organized manner that achieves desired results. Speaks and writes professionally and respectfully. Listens actively and empathetically. 

Collaboration: Understands how one's work connects and intersects with other team member’s work and HSS’ goals. Actively works with others and engages in dialogue when differences exist. Is open to receiving feedback. 

Empowerment: Shares ideas and points of view. Volunteers to take on stretch assignments and/or additional responsibilities identified by and/or with manager. 

Engagement: Cares about the mission of HSS. Is an active participant in meetings and interactions with colleagues and/or patients. Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow. Understands how behavior and attitude impact the broader team and acts in a way that supports the culture and team’s engagement. 

Adherence to HSS Policies: Respects and holds self and/or others accountable to following HSS Policies and Code of Conduct. (Examples: Time and Attendance, Professionalism, Safety, Privacy, and a commitment to providing or supporting service excellence to patients.)

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES – AKA Competencies

• Using proper techniques, works with attending anesthesiologist to administer anesthetics. Performs anesthetist duties under supervision, as outlined and planned by the attending anesthesiologist. Monitors patients on an on-going basis, evaluates outcomes and adjusts care to ensure optimum coordination of care.

• Participates with attending anesthesiologist in pre-operative assessment, formulation and implementation of the anesthetic plan, initiation of the post-operative pain regimen, and administration of controlled substances according to all applicable HSS policies and procedures.

• Transfers patients from the operating room to the post anesthesia care unit with appropriate monitoring and interventions. Transfers care appropriately to the PACU team, including appropriate sign out. Starts PCA pumps when indicated.

• Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, families, visitors and members of the health care team. Fosters open communication and assistsphysician in maintainingtimely and open communication with nursing, ancillary services and other disciplines as required.

• Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures. Adheres to Hospital policy regarding Corporate Compliance; Code of Conduct and Standards of Care. Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order tomaintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.

• Accurately documents presence in operating room and plan of anesthetic care to maintainaccurate patient records. Maintains appropriate level of competency in using electronic medical record and other required systems.

• Demonstrates the proper use,storage, and disposal of controlled substances as per department, hospital and state regulations.