Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- (Crna)

Vaughan Regional Medical Center is seeking a full time CRNA to join our team.

In this role you will administers anesthetic care for patients requiring anesthesia, sedation, and/or pain relief therapy. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation/education of the patient.

Administers pre-anesthesia medication as well as anesthesia (general, regional, local, or moderate sedations).

Develops and implements a plan of care, including post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.

Provides invasive and noninvasive monitoring of patient's condition and responds to abnormal responses

Assists with providing emergent care by providing airway management; administering emergency fluids, blood, and

drugs; and performing life support techniques.

Performs clinical support functions including managing materials and supplies and developing clinical policies and procedures

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Reports to: Chief CRNA

Minimum education

Master's degree (Must be a graduate of an Anesthesia Education Program) Required

Required Licenses

Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse

Currently licensed as a CRNA by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the National Board of Certification &

Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Alabama

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

BLS must be current within 30 days from hire date. ACLS & PALS must be current within 6 months from hire date.