Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)- Wage

• Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.
• Implements monitors and adjusts patient's physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient's needs.
• Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Participates in additional areas of responsibility which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Experience: None

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: (squeezing an ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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