Cardiovascular (CV) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Le Boheur Childrens Hospita[...]

Responsibilities: Performs and documents the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and related services. Reviews, requests, and orders laboratory and diagnostic studies. Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medication or treatment. Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan. Provides postanesthesia follow‑up and care. Selects, obtains, prepares, and uses equipment, monitors, supplies, and medications for sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; performs safety checks as needed. Selects, orders, obtains, and administers analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services. Performs all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. Facilitates emergence and recovery for anesthesia by evaluating patient response and ordering and administering appropriate medications, fluids, and ventilator support. Initiates and administers post‑anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system. Initiates and administers respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postoperative period. Evaluates the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; takes appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period. Discharges the patient from the postanesthesia care unit. Implements acute and chronic pain management modalities. Manages emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques. Places and manages regional anesthetic techniques as delineated by clinical privileges. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure hospital, DNV, and other quality standards are met. Demonstrates accountability for professional responsibilities and self‑development. Education & Formal Training RequirementsDoctorate in Nursing Anesthesia followed by work experience (no prior work experience required). All candidates must be licensed or certified as a Nurse Anesthetist in the appropriate state. Licenses and Certifications RequirementsAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association Advanced Practice Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association Registered Nurse – Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Tennessee Board of Nursing, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in a hospital setting on a regular basis. Skill in operating, using, and interpreting data from a wide variety of equipment for anesthesia care and perioperative support. Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with clinical staff and other disciplines. Knowledge of appropriate care for the patient population served, including developmental principles across the lifespan. Understanding of infection prevention and control techniques. Ability to maintain confidential records. Compliance with facility policies and procedures. SupervisionThere are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical DemandsThe role requires climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Good balance and coordination are required. The position may involve exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally or up to 200 lbs. of force frequently. Requires close visual acuity including color and depth perception. Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials may occur. Rapid response to emergencies is essential.