Job DetailsJob LocationMain Hospital Campus Headquarters - Madison, WVPosition TypeFull TimeJob Posting Date(s)Start Date01/23/2025DescriptionThe Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a member of the Boone Memorial Hospital (BMH) CRNA team, which provides full-service anesthesia care for various levels of acuity and types of patients. The CRNA must have an unrestricted practice and enjoy excellent rapport with BMH surgeons, nurses, and ancillary staff.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.The staff CRNA is expected to perform the following essential functions:Clinical FunctionsThe following list of anesthesia related services should be reviewed at least every two years and changes made as required. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.Pre-anesthesia assessmentRegional Anesthesia and Analgesia TechniquesRequesting laboratory/diagnostic studiesPre-anesthetic medicationAdministering general anesthesia and adjuvant drugsRegional anesthesia techniques: SubarachnoidEpiduralLocal infiltrationTopicalOther such techniques within the CRNAs education, experience, and skill level as assigned by the Chief Nursing OfficerSedation techniquesCardiopulmonary resuscitation managementInvasive and noninvasive monitoringAirway management techniquesMechanical ventilation/oxygen therapyFluid, electrolyte, acid-base managementBlood, blood products, plasma expandersPeripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placementAcute and chronic pain therapyPost anesthesia dischargeRequired Skills, Qualifications, and CompetenciesMust demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended.Proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment.Current knowledge in anesthesia practice.Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility.Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNonePhysical demandsAbility to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)Travel requiredNoneRequired education and experienceMust be a registered nurse with current license to practice and official recognition/certification as a CRNA in the State of West Virginia.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers or recognized equivalentAt least 2 years of experience practicing as a CRNA.Preferred education and experienceDoctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent doctoral degree.5 years of experience practicing as CRNA.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy StatementBoone Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.