CRNA

Primary Scheduled Hours : per diem

Job Summary : Provides anesthesia care to all patients in the OR, Outpatient Surgery, OB and PACU. Consults with staff, medical staff, Surgical Services Nurse Manager with problems and interpretation of policies and procedures. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists in formulating the budget. Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care as requested.

Essential Job Functions :

• Demonstrates ability to administer all types of anesthesia, including general, major regional, local, minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient, neonate through geriatric.
• Performs and documents pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including all appropriate lab values, study results, consultative information, and pre-anesthesia clinical history.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Documents evidence of informing patient of all risks, potential complications, options, and alternatives to anesthesia. Obtains informed consent.
• Develops, implements, and documents an anesthetic plan of care, prior to providing anesthesia. Documents planned anesthesia selection for the patient.
• Performs an assessment immediately prior to induction of anesthesia of the patient and documents this in the medical record.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education :

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.

Current certification or recertification from AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor's certification.

Required Licensure / Certifications :

Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Washington.

Current BCLS certification.

Current ACLS certification.

Current PALS / NRP certification

Call with 20-minute response time required for this position.

Required Experience :

At least three (3) years' experience as a CRNA.

Preferred Qualifications :

Professional Requirements :

Compensation / How We Care For You :

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications / experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including :

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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