JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across a variety of surgical, procedural, and clinical settings. The CRNA assesses patients preoperatively, participates in the development and implementation of anesthesia plans, administers anesthetics, monitors patients throughout procedures, and manages post-anesthesia recovery.
The CRNA practices within the scope defined by state law and the organization's care model, collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in hospital, ambulatory surgery, obstetric, trauma, or specialty anesthesia settings
- Proficiency with regional anesthesia and advanced airway techniques
- Experience participating in quality improvement or leadership initiatives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
- Certification in CPR and annual re-certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is demanding and stressful at times
- Visual and auditory acuity are essential
- Works indoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated area
- May be exposed to communicable diseases
PHYSICAL EFFORT
When developing a new job description or if responsibilities have significantly changed in a current job description, please complete the physical effort chart below.Please consider the physical demands of each job according to the frequency of the activity level and strength level/frequency using the following definitions:
(O) - Occasional = 0-33% of the workday Approximate Weight Moved: 0 lbs - 100 lbs.
(F) - Frequent = 34-66% of the workday
(C) - Constant = 67-100% of the workday
(N) - Not Present = Never
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
INTERNAL: Works cooperatively with management, physicians, nursing and ancillary support staff
EXTERNAL: Works with patient care areas, referring physicians and their offices, healthcare professionals and other medical facilities
