The CRNA is responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating general, regional, monitored anesthesia care, and local anesthesia as well as analgesia while under the supervision of the anesthesiologist or surgeon. The CRNA performs pre and post-operative assessments of patients, monitors progress and is responsible for successful outcomes of the process.
Job Specifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Currently licensed RN in the state of Illinois by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Current CRNA/APN license in Illinois.
Master's degree preferred and/or 10-years practicing as a CRNA.
BLS required within 90 days of hire. PALS and ACLS are required within 180 days of hire.
NRP strongly recommended.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Is knowledgeable of anesthesia administration, monitoring and evaluation. Is knowledgeable of anesthesia equipment and its operation. Is knowledgeable regarding policies and procedures, and PPE's universal precautions.
ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS:
Advanced clinical ability is needed to ensure correct anesthesia management.
Clinical perception is needed to assess patient, correctly interpret data, and manage anesthesia.
Computer skills: order entry, information retrieval, mandatory in servicing and other skills as technology progresses.
Finger dexterity is needed for, but not limited to, handling medical equipment, giving IM medications, assembling IV lines and for different physical exams.
The ability to accept directions and follow through with a plan of care.
A preference for scientific and technical activities is required to set up and adapt medical equipment to the patient's needs and apply the physiological affects of the therapy and procedures to the patient's clinical state.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to assess the situation and alter plan of care as needed.
A preference for the use of processes and techniques is necessary to follow the policies and procedures to ensure standard of care.
Ability to adapt and prioritize during emergency situations.
Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).
The RN will successfully complete orientation and hospital-wide and department-specific CBL's (computerized based learning). The RN will participate in departmental inservices and will demonstrate competency by completing the service specific competency testing / evaluation process, as appropriate to the RN role. Continuing education programs will be offered to augment the RN's knowledge of pertinent developments in patient care and to foster a performance improvement environment.