Crna Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

A CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) functions in a highly specialized area of nursing as an Assistant and Instructor under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist. A CRNA provides safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administers direction, supervision, and evaluation of Student Nurse Anesthetist.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Demonstrates perioperative response to age-appropriate patient needs.
Supervises, instructs and evaluates Student Nurse Anesthetists to promote the growth of cRNAs in the healthcare field.
Documents appropriately according to departmental and hospital standards.
Maintains flexibility with scheduling, promptness, and readiness with equipment and case.
- Professionalism through teamwork and support.
- Conserves resources to address cost containment.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided by Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Requirements & Skills 1

Registered Nurse (RN)
Graduate of an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia and certified or eligible for certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CRNA, BCLS, and ACLS certifications
- Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills
- Good technical skills in intubating and insertion of invasive lines

Job summary 2

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Due to their specialized skill set, they are experts in critical care and airway management.

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Job summary 3

The CRNA provides professional and competent anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from neonatal through lifespan population, requiring surgical, obstetrical, and other anesthesia services. Supports and contributes to the patient-centered care philosophy that every team member is a caregiver who cares about the needs of each patient.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations of patients.
Develop and collaborate anesthetic care plan with the anesthesiologist.
Provide anesthesia care to patients with complicated, pre-existing diseases and advanced disease states
Appropriately and legibly document according to departmental and hospital standards.
- Maintain flexibility with scheduling, promptness, and readiness with equipment and case.
- Professionalism through teamwork and support
- Conserve resources to address cost containment

Requirements & Skills 3

Graduate of an accredited program for nurse anesthesia.
Current RN license and Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification from the Board of Nursing.
- Current certification as CRNA and be a member of AANA, or if a new graduate must have a Board of Nursing issued certificate as Graduate Nurse Anesthetist.
- CPR and ACLS certified.
- Incumbent will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of duties specific to the age groups of the patients for whom he/she will be assigned.

Job summary 4

The CRNA exemplifies the company mission, vision, and values and acts by policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Requirements & Skills 4

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current RN license and CRNA license Graduate of an approved anesthesia program.
Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).

Job summary 5

We are seeking an experienced CRNA.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Performs all aspects of airway management
Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating the patient response and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, and fluids to maintain patient stability during transfer
Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system
Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation during the post-anesthesia period
Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care
Discharge patient from post-anesthesia care unit
- Closely supports and monitors life functions. In the case of an adverse response to any drug, takes corrective action
- Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety in the post-anesthetic recovery room
- Other duties as assigned

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Job summary 6

The CRNA is responsible for administering anesthetic agents relative to procedures, including determining the choice of anesthetic and performing pre-anesthesia, intra-operative anesthesia, and post-anesthesia management. This position is also responsible for providing quality care to the patient under anesthesia and keeping accurate records of the patient’s status.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Provide appropriate pre-anesthesia, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia management of the patient.
Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment and determine the choice of the anesthetic agent and administration technique.
Prepare necessary anesthesia medications and supplies. Prepare the anesthesia machine according to the manufacturer’s setup protocol.
Induce anesthesia, including airway and life support functions during the period in which anesthesia is administered.
- Recognize and take appropriate corrective action (including the consultation request when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or any adjunctive medication or another form of therapy.
- Provide consultation relating to various other forms of patient care, such as respiratory therapy and emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as problems in pain relief.
- Provide education and guidance to the hospital nursing and ancillary staff as appropriate and needed.

Requirements & Skills 6

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and anesthesia, currently licensed to practice in the State as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Current BLS required at the time of hire.
Experience in anesthesia preferred.

Job summary 7

We are seeking an experienced CRNA with a desire to practice in an operating room alongside board-certified surgeons.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Working independently, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or Surgeon.
Prepares patients for anesthesia, administers anesthesia, monitors patients closely during surgery, and monitors patients' progress after surgery.
- CRNA may also be called upon to help relieve pain in intensive care units.
- After surgery, the CRNA oversees the patient's post-procedural recovery.
- CRNA may also provide emotional support to patients and their families, and patient care services relative to the overall welfare of patients and major agents of direct patient care.

Requirements & Skills 7

Master's Degree Required
Experiece required
Must be team oriented and take initiative

Job summary 8

Our Medical Center is looking for an experienced CRNA to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
- Induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
- Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements & Skills 8

Current license as a registered professional nurse
Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
Certified or re-certified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists

Job summary 9

We are looking for a CRNA to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Respect confidentiality of patient’s health records; HIPAA and OSHA Compliance
- Accurately document anesthetic assessments
- Develop and implement anesthesia plans
- Oversee emergence and recovery from anesthesia

Requirements & Skills 9

Clear and active state registered nurse license
- Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
- Insurable by a medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state
- BLC and ACLS certification

Job summary 10

We are seeking a CRNA.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Monitor anesthesia care and manage patient anesthesia experience, perform preoperative evaluations and preparations, administer Spinal, Epidural, local Bier Block, Auxiliary Block, and general anesthetics, monitor patient reactions to anesthesia and surgery, manage fluid therapy and perform post-operative evaluations.
Administer appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.
- Oversee the activities of the recovery room and administer appropriate drug and respiratory therapy in the recovery room setting.
- Implement the proper use of mechanical ventilators in the recovery room and as necessary in the intensive care units.
- Provide consultation regarding preoperative preparation, intra and postoperative anesthetic management, and treatment of chronic pain patients

Requirements & Skills 10

Degree/Education: The CRNAs shall have graduated from an accredited educational college or university, be a graduate of an approved anesthesia program
Certification The HCW shall be certified as a CRNA and recertified every 2 years by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
License: For all providers Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice in any of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Basic Life Support
- BLS) certification shall be from the American Red Cross (ARC)

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