CRNA at Deborah Heart and Lung Center summary: The CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) is responsible for the preoperative assessment of patients, administration of anesthesia, and monitoring patients throughout the procedure until they regain consciousness. They require a current RN license, AANA certification, ACLS certification, and may have experience with cardiac anesthesia. The role includes some supervision of anesthesia trainees and requires regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Position Summary:
Responsible for preoperative assessment of patient status and ordering of preoperative medication under supervision with administration of drugs to produce sedation or anesthesia, insert arterial, venous catheters, and monitors the patient during anesthesia until the patient regains consciousness. The CRNA is frequently involved with the Code 88 team for resuscitation.
Experience: 0 to 3 months. Preferred previous cardiac anesthesia experience.
Education/Required License / Credentials: Current requirements to CRNA graduates. Current NJ-RN license and AANA Council eligible/certified. Minimum requirement of current ACLS. Maintains CEU status according to AANA Council on Re-Certification. Confirmation of credentials must be communicated to hospital Credentials Committee. APN certification, or pending application as required.
Contact With Others: Regular internal and/or external contacts involving tact, discretion, and persuasion in order to obtain information and/or willing action or consent.
Supervision Given: Part-time supervision of anesthesia trainees.
Supervision Received: Performs duties following established procedures and reporting to immediate supervisor.
Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Work Schedule: M - F
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Behaviors : Motivations : Education
Experience Licenses & Certifications
Keywords: CRNA, nurse anesthetist, anesthesia, patient monitoring, sedation, preoperative care, ACLS, healthcare, critical care, cardiac anesthesia