Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

The MetroHealth System

• $160K — $200K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
  • Current Ohio RN Licensure required.
  • Graduate of a COACRNA-accredited Master’s or Doctoral anesthesiology program.
  • Current CRNA certification by the NBCRNA necessary.
  • Current ACLS & BLS Certifications required.
  • Demonstrates competency in clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and consult with anesthesiologists.
  • Assemble and prepare necessary equipment and monitors for anesthesia.
  • Select and administer anesthetic plans including induction and maintenance phases.
  • Administer a variety of anesthesia types including inhalation and spinal blocks.
  • Monitor physiological responses to anesthesia and take appropriate action.
  • Transfer patients to postoperative areas and assist with their care.
  • Engage in quality improvement and research initiatives within MHS.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and innovation.
  • Focus on compassionate patient care and advanced practices.
  • Minimal weekend call requirement offers work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for involvement in clinical research and quality improvement.
Full Job Description
Hours:

Monday-Friday

80 hours biweekly, Shift variability upon request, minimal in-house weekend call requirement

Education Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited school of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Ohio RN Licensure
• Graduate of a Masters or Doctoral nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COACRNA)
• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Current ACLS & BLS Certifications
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.

Job Responsibilities:
• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia, all with the consultation of an appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, and licensing laws.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
• Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anesthesia.
• Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
• Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible physician as indicated
• Transfer the patient to the appropriate postoperative area and assist in the postoperative care.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities and research initiatives within MHS.

Physical Requirements:
• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time and the ability to lift and transport patients.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

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