CRNA Needed @Keller Army Community Hospital

Job description

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) shall provide anesthesia and related services, in accordance with hospital regulatory, licensing and credentialing policies, and within the AANA Guidelines for Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Code of Ethics at Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, NY.

Responsibilities
Assist in anesthesia-related training and/or assigned tasks when not involved in direct patient care.
Comply with current standards of anesthesia practice and care and provides anesthesia care that is within the scope of practice, as determined by demonstrated competency, licensure, and clinical privileges delineated by the MTF.
Promptly and properly respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and arrange appropriate backup from the MTF clinical staff.
Must be able to demonstrate age-specific competency in the care from a newborn infant to an older adult.
Administer anesthesia by inhalation, endotracheal intubation, regional (including ultrasound guided), intravenous, topical and administration of all levels of sedation for pediatric and adult patients; this includes pre-intra, and postoperative evaluation, treatment and the support of life functions and vital organs under stress of anesthetic, surgical and other procedures.
Provide pain management and consultation.
 Provide consultation, collaborative management or referral to other health care providers as indicated by the health status of the patient.
Qualifications
Graduate of a school of professional nursing, approved by a legally designated state accrediting agency and hold current registration as a registered professional nurse.
Successfully completed an accredited educational program for advanced practice as a certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, CRNA, or certified clinical nurse specialist.
Minimum three (3) years of experience.
Possess current ACLS, PALS, BLS Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess skills and knowledge in the nursing anesthesia specialty.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Full Time with Benefits