Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Essential Functions:

• Performs a preoperative assessment/chart review of the patient to formulate an anesthetic plan according to the individual needs of the patient.
• Responds appropriately to any significant physiological anesthesia changes and treats accordingly informing the staff anesthesiologist when appropriate. Provides for optimum resuscitative care for life threatening conditions and/or emergent situations in the hospital.
• Assists with orientation of new CRNA staff and with the orientation and instruction of student nurse anesthetists and other anesthesia personnel.
• Participates in research projects as directed; implements anesthesia practice changes based on research findings and current standards by demonstrating the use of accepted anesthesia technology and pharmacology.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct and compassion in all patient interactions and demonstrates respect and concern for all members of the healthcare team.

Education Requirement:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nurse anesthesia with eligibility for membership with the AANA and completion of the NBCRNA national examination required.

Licensure Requirement:

RN in the State of Ohio APN in the state of Ohio required.

Certifications:

• ACLS and BLS required.
• PALS certification within 12 months of hire required.

Skills:

Skilled in Providing Anesthesia.

Experience:

New graduates acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Sitting Squat/kneel Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Fume /Gases /Vapors Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Machinery Patient Equipment Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet