Consultants in Gastroenterology

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems.
• Communicate clearly and proficiently.
• Ability to perform any nursing duty asked.
• Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques
• Pass security check.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active license within the state of South Carolina.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• Board certified by NBCRNA to practice Nurse Anesthesia.
• Active licensure in state of South Carolina LLR Board as an APRN.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Complete and document a timely and accurate initial consultation and/or history and physical as is generally accepted in the medical community to include an initial assessment and plan within the provider’s scope of knowledge and training.
• Collect pertinent clinical and laboratory data and other records as clinically indicated.
• Complete appropriate orders.
• Communicate with patient, family and other health care professionals when appropriate.
• Assists the physician in providing pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure care to the patient.
• Implements appropriate nurse anesthesia activities to provide safe and individualized anesthesia care.
• Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting.
• Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team.
• Perform any other reasonable task assigned by physician or management.
• Administers medication based on criteria specific to the individual patient, including but not limited the following; patient age, physical status, concurrent medications being taken, assessment of vital signs, pre-procedure, intra-op and post-procedure.
• Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient privacy and dignity.
• Explains procedure, anesthesia care to be given to patient.
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during procedure and post-procedure.
• Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documents records accordingly.
• Performs with competence in emergency situations

• Communication

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Documents completely and accurately.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
• Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful and considerate manner.
• Schedule contracted CRNAs as work schedule demands.

• Job Quality Requirements

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Leadership

• Dependability

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines
• It is expected that clinical duties are to be performed between 6:30am and 3:00pm and any change from this schedule shall be directed to the Administrator.
• Participate as needed in scheduled meetings to address concerns and/or updates to the Lead CRNA with aspects of anesthesia care, anesthesia protocols, and anesthesia staffing of facilities.

• Physical/Mental requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk.
• Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities.
• Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs.
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems.
• Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

• Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active license within the state of South Carolina.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• Board certified by NBCRNA to practice Nurse Anesthesia.
• Active licensure in state of South Carolina LLR Board as an APRN.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.