Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - AMCMP - 0.5 FTE
Company: Aurora Health Care
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Assembles necessary supplies and equipment, and administers
intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to surgical or
other medical procedures. Monitors patients reactions and vital
signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when
warranted. Submits postoperative report on patients condition, and
maintains records of anesthetics administered.Provides anesthesia
services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia
care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the
maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of
life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including
induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events
during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from
anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate
corrective action (including requesting consultation when
necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any
adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the
professional observation and resuscitative care (including
requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has
regained control of his/her vital functions.Performs pre-anesthesia
functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic
examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant
tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient
has been performed; reviewing the patient's condition immediately
prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness,
availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working
conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of
anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.Performs
post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until
it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified
individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic
care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition;
administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other
post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and
making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of
anesthesia related complications.Responsible for narcotic
accounting and distribution.Responds to life threatening, Code
Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by
establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a
physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV)
insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by
other professionals have been unsuccessful.May administers
anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon.May
provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center.Maintains
knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice
and applicable standards.May participate in departmental
improvement processes and ASC processes when appropriate.Performs
various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require
lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.Scheduled HoursMon - Fri days. 2nd call for MHB and LMC:
one day perweek and 1 weekend per 5 weeks. Primary location:
Southern Lakes, MHB, and LMC. Secondary locations: AMCK and Racine
ASC.Licenses & CertificationsRegistered Nurse license issued by the
state in which the team member practices, andNurse Anesthetist
certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists, andAdvanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued
by the state of Wisconsin, andDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Registration, andNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP), andPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs
to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required.DegreesMaster's Degree in
Nursing.Required Functional ExperienceNo experience
requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMust be able to fulfill
department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend
coverage, as needed.
Keywords: Aurora Health Care, Mount Pleasant , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - AMCMP - 0.5 FTE, Healthcare , Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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