Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

The Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) plays a vital role in the healthcare team by providing anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures. This role involves assessing patient medical histories, developing anesthetic plans, administering anesthesia, monitoring patient vitals, and providing post-anesthesia care. CRNAs significantly impact patient safety and surgical outcomes, ensuring comfort before, during, and after procedures. They collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, thus integrating within the perioperative team to enhance patient care.

• •Preoperative Assessment

  Conduct comprehensive preoperative health evaluations of patients to determine anesthetic risk, gather medical histories, and consider lab and diagnostic results for anesthesia planning.

• •Anesthesia Administration

  Administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring appropriate dosing and monitoring of the patient’s vital signs and level of consciousness throughout the operation.

• •Intraoperative Monitoring

  Continuously monitor patients during surgery, adjusting anesthesia levels as necessary to maintain safe and effective sedation, while addressing any physiological changes promptly.

• •Postoperative Care

  Provide post-anesthesia care, including monitoring patients as they recover, managing pain relief, observing for any adverse reactions, and ensuring a smooth transition to post-surgical care teams.

• •Training and Education

  Educate patients and families about anesthesia procedures and post-operative care, while also mentoring and training new staff members, residents, and students in anesthetic practices.

• •Anesthetic Equipment Management

  Maintain and operate anesthesia-related equipment, ensuring that all devices are functioning properly and available for procedures, adhering to safety protocols and reporting any malfunctions promptly.

• •Collaboration with Healthcare Team

  Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans, ensuring all team members are informed and prepared for surgical procedures.

• •Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent
• •Current CRNA certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• •Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a critical care setting
• •Strong knowledge of pharmacology and anesthesia procedures
• •Excellent communication and critical thinking skills