CRNA Anesthesia Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

Optimize the efficient and effective use of Anesthesia resources during daily operation of the Anesthesia Department in accordance with Medical Center policy and direction from the CRNA Tri-Hospital Chief.
Routinely be available in the department 4-5 days per week.
Maintain managerial/office duties while also being available to provide direct patient care

Responsibilities

Supervise the human and material resources involved with the provision of anesthesia services in accordance with Medical Center policy and medical direction from the Anesthesiologists.

Schedule and provide for effective coverage for all areas designated as requiring Anesthetists skills.

Function as Nurse Clinical Director of the School of Anesthesia.

Perform clinical anesthesia duties for Nurse Anesthetists.

Responsible for controlled drug distribution and recording.

Responsible for quality improvement activities continuing education development & tracking of performance planners providing input on appraisals and maintaining time card records.

Maintain department institution and licensure (if applicable) required education. Document appropriately.

Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

Perform work in a cost-effective manner.

Maintain and coordinate adequate up-to-date inventory of supplies and equipment used in the department.

Order and maintain properly functioning equipment.

Maintain systematic up-to-date files on equipment maintenance contracts department policies and procedures hospital policy and procedures benefits.

Coordinate monthly department meetings; coordinating inservices with the school of anesthesia verify speakers obtaining equipment for presentations posting notices of monthly meetings

In conjunction with the Chief CRNA prepare and submit the departments operating budget and capital budgets.

Coordinate appointments with the sales representatives in conjunction with the Chief Nurse Anesthetist and the Anesthesiologists.

Coordinate with staff and participate in department recruitment and retainment activities.

Supervise the clinical instruction of SRNAs within the department.

Ensure that staff CRNAs and Anesthesiologists are appropriately supervising SRNAs during all phases of anesthesia care and in all anesthesia related activities.

Ensure that appropriate learning opportunities are readily available to SRNAs.

Ensure that the clinical educational environment is conducive to learning for SRNAs.

Participation in constructive discussion regarding the SRNAs clinical performance at the request of the SRNA or anesthesia staff.

Serve as a first line resource to the Charge CRNA or a second line resource for the SRNA or anesthesia staff in the event a matter related to clinical instruction or clinical evaluation occurs.

Informing the Chief CRNA Anesthesia School Faculty and/or Anesthesia School Program Director of pertinent SRNA performance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment treatment or care as defined by the departments identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the companys attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies including but not limited to overtime various shift work and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctorate Degree (Required) Education: Doctorate level education preferred Masters level accepted. Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia training program with current NBCRNA certification. Nursing degree from an accredited associate or bachelor degree program. Experience: 3 years as a certified registered nurse anesthetist

Credentials

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire
Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
Cert Reg Nurse Anes (Required) Current NBCRNA CertificationAPRN LicensureUnencumbered WV RN LicenseCurrent NBCRNA CertificationAPRN LicensureUnencumbered WV RN License
Pediatric Adv Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire

Pediatric Adv Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist:Brianna L. Chin