CRNA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors patient’s perioperative condition consulting with and informing the anesthesiologist and surgeon frequently and as necessary.
• Formulates, under medical direction an appropriate anesthesia care plan.
• Performs prompt, accurate and complete recording of all vital signs, procedures, and medications administered.
• Reviews patient history and physiologic findings prior to induction.
• Prepares a plan that ensures communication and coordination with the prescribing physician.
• Prepares patient for surgery, IV access, sedation, invasive line placement as needed.
• Completes all required documentation, related to patient billing, patient care, and quality improvement measures.
• Prepares all medication, equipment and anesthesia machine in a timely fashion.
• Follows FDA protocol for anesthesia machine check,
• Ensures proper care, cleaning, restocking turnover of equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates anticipation of upcoming needs and requirements of next procedure.
• Maintains a safe work environment for patients, staff and self and contributes to a culture of safety.
• Minimizes risk of fire, electrical shock, equipment malfunction and infection.
• Reports variance and unsafe conditions via the incident reporting database.
• Adheres to InterMed policies and procedures.
• Considers patient acceptance and physiologic status.
• Works within restraints of time and budget.
• Safely transfers care to PACU team; communicates essential of anesthetic course.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.
• Respects patient and family human rights at all times.
• Maintains patient advocate role at all times.

• Collaborates with ASC Nurse Manager to complete CRNA staffing schedule
• Provides education to CRNA’s and clinical staff on topics relevant to the ASC scope of services
• Ensures anesthesia supply and medication par levels are established and maintained in collaboration with the Surgical Supply Specialist.
• Attends required meetings and training sessions
• Functions as liaison between CRNA’s and contracted Anesthesia Medical Director
• Ensures Anesthesia related policies, procedures, and workflows are current and align with best practice, Licensing and Accreditation guidelines
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with ASC Medical Director, Nurse Manager and Administrator
• Provides subject matter expertise in ASC initiatives (i.e. service line development, addition of procedures, equipment evaluation)
• Other duties as assigned that support the mission, vision and values of InterMed

JOB REUIREMENTS

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine, and successfully completed a course for Nurse Anesthesia at an accredited school. Must be board certified as a Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

• ACLS and PALS certification is required.
• Technical skills and ethical judgments are combined within the policies and legal guidelines of the institution.
• Excellent communication and Customer Service skills required to deal with acutely ill patients and to interact with medical staff members and ambulatory surgery center staff.
• A high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills as the incumbent must gather and assess data appropriately to patient condition and treat in accordance with physician orders and InterMed protocols.
• Ability to use independent judgment in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.