Job Description
Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care. Monitors and supports
vital life functions. Acts as the patient's advocate while the patient
is under anesthesia. Participates in performance improvement and continuous
quality improvement activities (CQI).
- Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient.
- Develops and implements an anesthetic plan of care, including monitoring
modalities and post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
- Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic plan of care, including
induction, maintenance and emergence phase anesthesia.
- Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure
and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible
physician as indicated.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Performs a smooth induction of anesthesia for patients requiring general
anesthetic.
- Performs smooth patient emergence and recovery from anesthesia by maintaining
homeostasis, providing relief from pain and anesthesia side effects.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and
the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient,
neonate through geriatric.
- Displays ability to intubate most patients with ease, manages the patient’s
airway and pulmonary status through the perioperative process.
- Prevents and manages complications through selecting, obtaining, ordering
and administering medications, fluids or ventilator support in correct
dosages and methods.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies
and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
- Responds to emergency situations requiring anesthesia services, knowledge
or technique throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS and PALS required (or must obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification
and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire
date or job transfer date
Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, walking, heavy
lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to hear, ability to read and
write, ability to detect odors and remain calm under pressure
- Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher *
- Lifting patients*, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds
frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds rarely
- Sitting, standing and walking required constantly throughout the day
- Job duties sometimes require kneeling, twisting, and bending
- Must be able to transfer patients*
- Work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Weekend and holiday work may be required
* Several task and job duties involve a risk of exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).