Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation. Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetics medications. Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence. Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care. Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed. Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics. The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks. Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques. Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Provide post anesthesia follow up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience. Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period. The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

Requirements include a graduate from an approved School of Nursing and hold an unencumbered current state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Must have and maintain board certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Shall have a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Should have at least one full year (12 months) experience as a CRNA. Must have BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.

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