Job Description - OB CRNA UHMG Anesthesia Admin (sign-on bonus available) (240008RJ)
What You Will DoIndependently complete comprehensive preoperative assessment and review essential medical history to verify patient meets criteria for obstetric delivery in community hospital setting.Educate patient and support personnel regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic care.Prepare patient for potential anesthetic needs including but not limited to epidural, spinal, combined epidural spinal (CSE), and general anesthetic.Discuss and document risks associated with anesthetic plan of care.Prepare the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.Administer and initiate epidural infusions.Perform regional anesthetics- spinal, epidural, CSE, general anesthetic independently.Collaborate with physician anesthesiologists regarding complexity of care or need for back up assistance.Collaborate with OB physician, midwives, nurse practitioners and medical team members to provide comprehensive medical care to patient.Ensure the safe transport of the patient to the operating room suite (if applicable) and provide for a smooth transition of care to the nursing staff when handing off anesthetic care.Perform functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patients throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.Promote and contribute positively to the OB CRNA team environment.Provide flexibility in scheduling and call coverage needs.Provide any additional nurse anesthetist responsibilities which are within the scope of practice of the CRNA and allowable by organization.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.EducationGraduate of a school of professional Nursing, registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation (Required).Graduate of a school of Anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Required).2-5 years of recent practice in obstetrics anesthesia (able to provide case records).BLS/ACLS/PALS (Required).Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required).Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in the State of Ohio (Required).Note: Sign on bonus available, please ask your recruiter for details.
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