Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist KMH

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

· On-call coverage

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