Employment Type:Part timeShift:
Description:
Under limited supervision, performs clinical CRNA duties under the direction and supervision of the department medical director, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other attending physicians. CRNA's will maintain professional credentials, clinical knowledge and skills, and physical status capable of delivering safe and effective anesthesia care to all patients treated by Holy Cross Health. The quality of anesthesia will meet or exceed the standard of care by the ASA and AANA. The CRNA will adhere to the principles of the Mission, Vision and Values of Holy Cross Health (HCH) and Trinity Health in all aspects of job performance.
JOB DUTIES
Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with HCH standards and in accord with the privileges granted through the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors. As privileged, the CRNA will provide general anesthesia, including general surgical anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, thoracic anesthesia; intravenous sedation; intravenous regional anesthesia; regional blocks; and conductive anesthesia, as required by Hospital's patients (including inpatients, surgical outpatients and those receiving emergency care). Ensures effective preoperative and postoperative evaluation of patients treated, including acute pain management, ordering and interpreting laboratory, pulmonary, vascular and cardiac studies. Must be available for in-house shifts as assigned as well as call rotation assignments. Is responsible for providing general and regional anesthesia utilizing all anesthesia agents and adjunctive drugs available. Establishes and maintains an airway and ventilation utilizing mask, LMA and nasal/oral endotracheal intubation. Serves as an expert in intraoperative patient assessment, including fluid, electrolyte balance and blood product status. Is responsible for administering fluids, electrolytes, blood and blood products. Monitors all patients in the Operating Room with all state of the art noninvasive and invasive monitors, anesthesia machines, gas delivery systems, patient/fluid warming devices and IV/Epidural drug administration pumps. Maintains ongoing competent skills/performance level and documentation of qualifications to meet unit(s) specific standards. Ensures adherence to evidence based perioperative practice and regulatory standards. Provides concurrent, accurate, and legible documentation on the medical record consistent with hospital policies. Assesses and monitors functioning of all equipment. Provides continuing education to various departments as requested with particular emphasis to educational endeavors involving new procedures. Pursues a continuing education program of formal and informal education in the field of clinical relevance. Participates and promotes the team concept approach in the provision of care. Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policy & Procedure. Adheres to appropriate surgical dress code and aseptic technique. Actively participates in intradepartmental meetings, committees and in services. Actively participates in Medical Staff peer review and ongoing/focused professional practice evaluation activities as required. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and HCH business. Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. EPIC, HealthStream, internet, etc.) Work collaboratively during direct patient care with members of the OR Team, Surgeon, Anesthesia Providers, and clinical staff. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perioperative staff, and management to assure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. Supports targets established for:
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