Certified RN Anesthetist

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Provides anesthesia services at Crete Area Medical Center (CAMC) for scheduled cases and as needed during call coverage.

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Provides anesthesia services to all age demographics.
• Conducts pre and post anesthesia evaluations.
• Obtains informed consents for anesthesia from patients.
• Oversees the development of a patient plan of care.
• Prescribes and administers drugs and controlled substances related to perioperative care.
• Selects/inserts both invasive and noninvasive monitory modalities.
• Provides acute and chronic pain management services.
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Requests consultations.
• Performs point-of-care testing.
• Plans and initiates anesthetic techniques, including general regional, local and sedation.
• Utilizes anesthetic techniques such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and other technologies to improve diagnosis and care delivery and improve patient safety and comfort.
• Responds to emergency situations using airway management and other techniques.
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Participates in professional organizations and programs and cooperates in the development of and participates in marketing programs.
• Works cooperatively with Medical Staff physicians, consulting physicians, advanced practice practitioners, staff, patients and the public.
• Assists in developing and implementing educational, training and in-service programs for CAMC's technicians, nurses and other staff.
• Assists in developing, implementing, reviewing and initiating revisions to CAMC's quality assurance and utilization review programs in order that services of appropriate quality and in accordance with applicable licensure and reimbursement standards are provided.
• Keeps proper and complete medical records, on a timely basis, of services provided for patients as required by CAMC.
• Provides services in accordance with applicable conditions of participation and rules for reimbursement of medical services under Medicare and Medicaid.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):

• Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure and APRN-CRNA licensure from the State of Nebraska - required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - required
• Independent practice within the last three years - preferred