CRNA Piedmont Healthcare- Georgia
Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Macon
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE: As a member of the team, a CRNA practices under the
medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality,
patient centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The CRNA
cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings
including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a
nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its
predecessorMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One (1) year of previous
work experience in hospital setting, clinical quality, or
performance improvement.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY
LAW:Georgia Licensure as CRNACertified by National Commission for
Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts(NCCAA)BLS Certification
requiredKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical responsibilities of the CRNA
will be delegated by an anesthesiologist. Care is directed by an
anesthesiologist who shares responsibility for the patient. With
the direction of the anesthesiologist the CRNA will:
- Contribute to the preoperative collection and documentation of
patient data
- Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law),
laboratory/diagnostic studies
- Obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medication or
treatment
- Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan
- Obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive
monitors supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation and
anesthesia; perform safety checks as needed
- Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic
agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products
necessary to provide anesthesia services
- Perform all aspects of airway management
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating
patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering
medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient
stability during transfer
- Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or
fluid support of the cardiovascular system
- Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate
ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period
- Evaluate the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take
appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia
period
- Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated
by his or her clinical privileges or granted special
privilegesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Ability to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care
team
- 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
well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of
the CRNA
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
to collaborate with various clinical staff and other
disciplines
- 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
procedure
- Facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function
of the OR
Keywords: Piedmont Healthcare, Albany , CRNA Piedmont Healthcare- Georgia, Healthcare , Macon, Georgia
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