Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Nurse Anesthetist

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
  • Current CRNA certification and Ohio APRN licensure (or eligibility).
  • Pediatric experience preferred but not required; orientation and support provided.
  • Masters degree in a related field or Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree required.
  • Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preoperative evaluation.
  • Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia, checking for malfunctions.
  • Administer anesthesia under direct supervision of a physician anesthesiologist, monitoring vital signs.
  • Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with attending anesthesiologist.
  • Facilitate the development of research projects with departmental approval.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive orientation and support for pediatric care.
  • Opportunity for participation in research projects within the Department.
Full Job Description
Primary Location
Location B
Department
Anesthesia
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
  • Current CRNA certification and Ohio APRN licensure (or eligibility).
  • Pediatric experience preferred but not required - comprehensive orientation and support provided.


Choose 32 to 40 hours/week

At least 50% of scheduled shifts must be either 10-hour (07:00-17:30) or 12-hour (07:00-19:30) shifts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Preoperative Assessment/Evaluation - Conduct preoperative evaluation.
  • Equipment - Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. Process involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia. Report any malfunctioning equipment.
  • Intraoperative Clinical Care - Administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff physician anesthesiologist. Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia's effects on patients. The regular, frequent and accurate recording of patient's condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.
  • Postoperative Follow-up - Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. Visit in-house with the patient within 24 - 48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.
  • Research - With the approval of the Department of Anesthesiology's Research Committee, direct and/or facilitate the development of research projects within the Department and/or the Medical Center. Adhere to all CCHMC and regulatory requirement with respect to the conduct of research activities.


Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
  • No directly related experience
  • Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
  • Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Preoperative Assessment/Evaluation - Conduct preoperative evaluation.
  • Equipment - Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. Process involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia. Report any malfunctioning equipment.
  • Intraoperative Clinical Care - Administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff physician anesthesiologist. Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesia's effects on patients. The regular, frequent and accurate recording of patient's condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.
  • Postoperative Follow-up - Conduct postoperative follow-up in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. Visit in-house with the patient within 24 - 48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.
  • Research - With the approval of the Department of Anesthesiology's Research Committee, direct and/or facilitate the development of research projects within the Department and/or the Medical Center. Adhere to all CCHMC and regulatory requirement with respect to the conduct of research activities.


Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
  • No directly related experience
  • Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
  • Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

About Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is consistently ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States.
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