Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA
On-siteMishawaka, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Perform and document pre-anesthesia assessments, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans for surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and pain management procedures. Administer sedation, anesthesia, and analgesic agents while managing airways, including fiberoptic intubation, and facilitating emergence with ventilator support. Provide regional anesthetic techniques, manage central venous lines, and execute acute and chronic pain management modalities with or without fluoroscopic guidance. Evaluate patient response to anesthesia, initiate cardiovascular and respiratory support, and discharge patients from the post-anesthesia care unit. Manage emergency situations and participate in quality meetings. Requires 8–12 years of related experience with 5 years as a CRNA.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor
- Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state
- 8 – 12 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years CRNA experience
- Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis
- Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques
- Ability to maintain confidential records
- Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures
- Position Requires ability to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds
- Travels between locations primarily during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected
- This position may require approximately 10- 15% travel
- Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws
Desired Qualifications
- 5 years CRNA experience preferred
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