About this position
Position Description: Job Description
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Minimum two (2) years' experience as a CRNA.
Relevant work experience within the last year, with no employment gaps exceeding four (4)
months.
Possess a current, unrestricted license from any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program approved by the AANA at the time of
completion.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CRNA: The CRNA is responsible for providing a complete range of anesthesia care for a diverse
Veteran population including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration
and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national Joint Commission
accreditation standards.
The contracted CRNA is accountable to Chief CRNA or delegate to
provide the most effective delivery of quality anesthetic care for a diverse Veteran population and
broad range of situations throughout the medical center while meeting and exceeding compliance
standards.
The CRNA functions as a cooperative and collegial team member with the entire staff.
Responsibilities include, but is not limited to, effectively performing pre-anesthetic evaluations;
collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan; delivering all forms of
anesthesia; providing intra- and post-operative patient care; provide emergency airway and
resuscitation management throughout the facility; and establish effective working relationships
with all levels of staff throughout MEDVAMC.
The Chief CRNA, or appropriate leadership
delegate (i.e. Assistant Chief CRNA), and the supervising anesthesiologist, will provide the CRNA
with clinical oversight during their tour of duty. More specific duties and responsibilities of the
CRNA are described below and shall be assessed by MEDVAMC prior to provider acceptance.
Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient care environment.
The CRNA will translate the principles of professional nurse anesthesia practice into appropriate
patient care by performing the following tasks:
General Areas of Responsibility: Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations, collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan, delivers all forms of anesthesia, and
provides intra- and post-operative anesthesia care to patients. As part of the 'Code Blue? Team,
provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility and establishes
effective working relationships with all levels of staff throughout the MEDVAMC. CRNA on
weekends and Holidays would be the only anesthesia provider in the hospital to manage
emergency airways with an on-call anesthesiologist from home. Anesthesiologist on call must be
in the hospital within a maximum of 45 minutes. For surgeries and procedures, CRNAs will work
with the on-call anesthesiologist once on-site to perform the case.
Routine Professional Duties: The CRNA:
Translates the principles of anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care.
Perform the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including the collection of preoperative consults
and data, performs a patient evaluation and examination from which an appropriate anesthetic plan is
formulated.
Communicate the anesthetic risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient.
Prepares the patient, operating room and/or procedural area for the administration of anesthesia.
Administer inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and/or topical anesthetics with continuous
evaluations of the patient's physical status and response to anesthesia.
Performs post-anesthetic management of patients to optimize the recovery from anesthesia and
minimize pain.
Ensures timely and accurate anesthetic record charting and anesthesia service documentation.
Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession while
working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services and patient care.
Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care while
demonstrating effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and
interdisciplinary teamwork. This includes guiding and training doctoral level anesthesia students and
medical students from Baylor College of Medicine and UT Health Science Center Houston.
Demonstrates skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures
and the ability to adapt and modify anesthesia techniques in order to optimize patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has
in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques.
Effectively blends technology, sills, and competency for the advancement of anesthesia techniques,
pharmacology, and equipment.
Applies new developments and theories to recognize and solve various complex anesthesia situations.
Emergency Duties: Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of
emergency fluids and medications, and using appropriate resuscitation procedures for patient care.
Emergency treatment directed by patient's request as noted in the Advanced Directives listed in VISTA.
Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record.
Salary Information
$224.00 - $225.00
Hourly Wage