CRNA Job Description
CRNA
provides post anesthesia follow-up, report, and evaluation of patients response to anesthesia and for potential anesthetic complication.
CRNA Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective CRNA job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included CRNA job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Administers anesthetics in accordance with scientifically sound processes and protocols of practice
Monitors, interprets and evaluates information derived from monitors intraoperatively on the patient of any age group and ASA status I-V and E classifications
Performs medical non-surgical procedures, IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, airway management in routine and acute medical situations
Monitors the patient’s immediate post-operative care and performs post anesthesia evaluations of the patient
Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation of the peri-anesthesia care of the patient
Utilizes resources and supplies effectively and provides accurate documentation of resources utilized and charges
Assists with positioning and transport of patient to the next level of care and provides accurate report to the next caregiver and team
The CRNA will participate in quality improvement processes, routine and mandatory meetings and educational requirements and supports all hospital and departmental policy and procedures
Assumes responsibility for professional development and educational requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Critical Care required and at least three years of CRNA experience with proven clinical and leadership skills preferred
CRNA Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for CRNA
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PALS, AHA, ACLS, NRP, AANA, BLS, CRNA, CPR, NALS
Education for CRNA
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the CRNA job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Education Program, Graduate, Education, Science, School of Nursing, Health Care, Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nurse Anesthesia
Skills for CRNA
Desired skills for CRNA include:
Anesthesia principles
Customer service
Adaptability and change management
Skill in interpersonal relations
Education and staff development
Equipment and supplies
Job and personal maturity communication
Productivity
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Desired experience for CRNA includes:
Active Florida ARNP License
CRNA required
Operating room, and other locations
Seeking two Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at St
Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care
Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment
CRNA Examples
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CRNA Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of CRNA. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for CRNA
- Demonstrates technical competence
- Aware of own limits
- Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses
- Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team
- Provides administrative and clinical leadership to CRNA staff
- Assists in the interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new CRNA staff
- Develops and employs methods to continuously assess and improve performance
- Demonstrates proficiency in use of department and hospital computer applications such as Epic, E-Learning, Outlook email, and the Saturday OR sign-up process
- Adequately prepares operating room each day
Qualifications for CRNA
- Must have current high-risk OB clinical practice
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of successful CRNA experience, establishing an environment of collaborative patient-centered care for surgical patients
- Preferred 5 years of successful CRNA experience working with outpatient surgery patients
- Of Nurse Anesthetists
- Must be a graduate of a School of Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), and eligible to sit for initial certification exam
- Must hold a valid certification or re-certification card from the Council on Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of CRNA. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for CRNA
- Interacts and communicates with the patient in a manner that builds patient trust and confidence and does not introduce patient discomfort based upon the manner of communication
- Accurately and legibly maintains anesthesia medical record documentation in accordance with Employer standards, which includes, but not limited to, antibiotic administration, narcotic waste, compliance w/PQRI measures, state, federal, and commercial carrier billing requirements, Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies
- Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines
- Administers anesthetics, relaxants and resuscitative drip solutions, Prepares syringes necessary for induction sequences
- Answers Code 99 (Blue) and all emergency calls and appropriately documents in medical record
- Handles calls for elective intubation
- Mixes anesthetics, relaxants and resuscitative drip solutions
- Assists with maintaining clean and ready anesthesia working areas and anesthesia machines for emergency cases during all shifts
- Demonstrate proficiency with airway management in the OR environment outside the operating room
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served
Qualifications for CRNA
- Two (2) years of Nurse Anesthetist experience is preferred for the position
- One (1) year of Critical Care nursing is preferred
- Two (2) to three (3) years of training program/clinical experience is preferred for the position
- Must be proficient and confident in OB anesthesia (labor epidurals, spinals, C-Sections)
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and graduate from a Nurse Anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) or its predecessor
- Previous anesthesia experience preferred
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of CRNA. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for CRNA
- Develops and implements a practice which provides effective and efficient patient focused care to all patients
- Represents CRNA’s with the Anesthesiology leadership team and works collaboratively with attending physicians, residents, department administrative staff and nursing to meet the goals of the Department of Anesthesiology and Medical Center
- Oversees the CRNA education director and training program for all affiliated SRNA and CRNA education programs
- Plans the orientation program for new CRNA’s and SRNA’s and oversees their performance during the probationary period
- Conducts a complete physical screening assessment utilizing techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpitation, and percussions, proper use of instruments to aid in the evaluation
- Selects and administers pre–anesthetic medication according to established procedure
- Requests and evaluates pertinent laboratory studies, pulmonary function studies, including blood gases, respiratory therapy and other appropriate studies under established procedures
- Inserts intravenous catheters, including central nervous pressure catheters by basilic vein, external jugular vein, internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, or other recognized routs of administration
- Inserts arterial catheters and performs arterial puncture for blood gases
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care
Qualifications for CRNA
- Current Louisiana CRNA License required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Participates in the on-call schedule
- GRNA or certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days following completion of the educational program
- Accountable to the KPOC iCOUNT principles
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a CRNA. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for CRNA
- Establishes effective interpersonal relationships and communication with interdisciplinary perioperative teams
- Demonstrates effective leadership and is responsible for ongoing professional growth and development
- Contributes to department, division and hospital goals
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate anesthesia needs to ensure proper sedation and pain management
- Oversee patient recovery from anesthesia and care for patients immediate post-operative needs
- Performing and documenting a preanesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies
- Developing and implementing an anesthetic plan
- Selecting and initiating the planned anesthetic technique that may include general, regional, and local anesthesia and intravenous sedation
- Ordering, initiating or modifying pain relief therapy, through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including labor epidural analgesia
- Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques
Qualifications for CRNA
- Current/valid FL CRNA license required
- One year of relevant nursing experience required
- Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities on a daily basis
- Requires the ability to discuss complex information effectively, maintain confidentiality and develop creative and effective solutions
- Bariatric, robotic & transgender surgery experience strongly preferred
- Bariatric, robotic and transgender surgery experience strongly preferred
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CRNA Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of CRNA. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for CRNA
- Educating patients about their surgery and recovery
- Preparing anesthetic for patients
- Monitoring a patient’s vitals and adjusting anesthesia levels during surgery
- Overseeing the patient’s safety as they recover from anesthesia
- Working with other medical staff to develop pain management plans
- Manages nursing anesthesia services in a service area assuring that all aspects of patient care comply with the Joint Commission standards, policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations
- Provides guidance to staff in meeting the emergent and urgent needs of patients and family where anesthesia services are delivered
- Develops and implements strategic plans with the Chief of Anesthesia to support new processes and procedures
- Develops performance metrics for performance improvement, service standards and quality goals to ensure anesthesia services and patient care meet high quality standards
- Develops and monitors operational budget for payroll and non- payroll expenses, capital planning and resources in collaboration with the Chief of Anesthesia and leadership
Qualifications for CRNA
- 1-2 years of anesthesia experience preferred
- Maintain current RN licensure and AANA certification
- Maintain current BLS and ACLS
- GRNA or certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days following completion of the educational program required
- Must be able to move throughout the center as needed for patient care
- Must be able to wear lead apron weighing up to 15.5 lbs