Job Summary
Provides clinical services as a nurse anesthetist under the supervision of MD. Administers various types of anesthesia to render patients insensible to pain during surgical procedures, manipulation or setting of fractures, deliveries, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient.
- Develops a plan of care.
- Implements the plan of care.
- Evaluates the plan of care.
- Administers medications as prescribed.
- Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Provides leadership.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by the institution or State.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
- AANA certification required. Complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing and expanded Nurse Practitioner license and certification. PALS within 90 days of hire.
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
