ResponsibilitiesAs a CRNA:
- Determines the optimal type and method of anesthesia care to administer for a broad range of surgical procedures at the MTF.
- Evaluates data, with respect to individualized anesthetic options and current practice guidelines, to determine and discuss the optimal anesthetic plan.
- Obtains patient consent for the type of anesthesia to be utilized, expected outcomes and possible anesthetic complications.
- Gathers equipment, prepares, inspects, and ensures proper sanitation and function of equipment to be used in performance of work.
- Serves as an anesthesia resource consultant to a wide variety of medical, surgical, and nursing specialties to delineate the latest advances in anesthesia practice.
- Evaluates data, with respect to anesthesia and evolvements within the field, to determine and discuss type of anesthesia to be used, and to explain expected outcomes and possible anesthetic complications.
- Determines necessity for laboratory studies, coordinates ordering of lab tests and evaluates results.
- Provides immediate, post-operative care to patients transported to the PACU, ICU or recovery area; ensures patient airway, hemodynamic stability, optimal pain control and appropriate level of consciousness.
- Provides immediate and appropriate interventions to include advanced life support (ALS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to guidelines and within the scope of practice.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to treat underlying causes and conditions and stabilize the patient for transport to a higher level of care.
- Documents assessments, orders, and interventions, appropriately, in the medical record.
QualificationsUS Citizenship required
At least one year of clinical experience AFTER finishing CRNA program
Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
