Sfmc
CRNA - PRN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Sponsorship not specified$26k-$50kDetected 20 days ago
Patient CareCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Responsible for the administration of anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in (1) Pre-Anesthetic preparation and evaluation
- (2) Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence
- Works collaboratively under the anesthesiologist and the overall direction of the OR Manager, Director of Surgical Services and Vice President of Patient Care Services.
Responsibilities
- Is able to organize and set priorities when performing anesthesia duties and responsibilities. Performs psychological evaluations to assist in the development of rehabilitation plans for outpatients and inpatients
- Competent to perform and/or monitor any procedure involving regional anesthesia, including labor epidural analgesia.
- Administers the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis, and corrects abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery.
- Capably manages the patient's airway and pulmonary status.
- Manages emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids, or ventilator support in order to maintain homeostasis, to provide relief from pain and anesthesia side effects, or to prevent or manage complications.
- Capable of responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Checks all anesthesia equipment, i.e., gas machines, monitors, etc., prior to its use, to ensure the integrity of the system and documents.
- Provides a comfortable environment for the patient and maintains patient dignity and identifies unsafe situations and reports to the appropriate person.
- Reports pertinent patient data, observations and reactions to supervising anesthesiologist and documents observations accurately.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to perform safe and effective patient care and/or interaction with all age groups.
Requirements
- BLS Certification-must be maintained
- ACLS Certification-must be maintained
- PALS Certification-must be maintained
- Demonstrates proficiency in all modes of administering general anesthesia.
- Lifting 26 - 50 lbs - Occasionally
- Carrying 26 - 50 lbs - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling 26 - 50 lbs - Occasionally
- Sliding/Transferring 26 - 50 lbs- Occasionally
Skills
- Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
- Annual Requirements:
Benefits
- That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs.
- Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history.
- ETO combines vacation, sick, holiday
- Reviews the patient's current health status and medical history, including pertinent lab work before administering any anesthetic.
- Provides for continuity of patient care by reporting specific patient data to the appropriate health care providers, i.e., OR circulators, PACU, etc.
- Maintains the standards of anesthesia care and implements the related policies and procedures of the medical center and the Surgery department.
- Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need.
Company info
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, values and needs of co-workers and customers and views differences in these areas as both inevitable and acceptable.
- Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers are a high priority.
- Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and inquires about customer satisfaction with products or services.
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