Your Role
Here’s what you will be doing:
- Administer anesthesia to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other pain-producing clinical procedures under physician supervision.
- Collaborate with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff involved in patient care.
- Assess patients before, during, and after anesthesia administration.
- Ensure patient safety and follow accepted anesthesia practice techniques.
- Document patient procedures and incidents accurately.
- Act as a liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, co-workers, patients, and families.
- Participate in department quality assurance initiatives and professional development activities.
- Adapt communication and behavior to respect patient privacy and meet specific patient population needs.
- Perform other related duties as required.
About You
The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
- Master’s degree from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
- Certification through the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Computer skills including proficiency with Windows applications and data entry.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to present information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
Physical and Environmental Demands
- Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and stand for prolonged periods.
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases in a patient care environment.
- Potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications and waste through handling and disposal.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.