CRNA, South Marion

Patient Assessment (Under direction of Anesthesiologist):

• Performs and documents a pre-admission assessment and evaluation
• Requests consultations and diagnosis testing
• Develops and implements an plan of care
  Patient Care:
• Selects, orders, and administers anesthesia based on procedure
• Determines anesthetic technique to be used: general, local, intravenous sedation, etc.
• Monitors patient during the procedure and recovery process for any adverse effects
  Recordkeeping:
• Document medical condition(s) to be aware of for anesthesia
• Update patient documentation regarding anesthesia accurately and timely
• Obtains informed consent for anesthesia
  Customer Service:
• Provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications
  Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required
• Graduate form a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required
• Currently licensed as a CRNA in the State of Mississippi, required
• Currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, required
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people, required
• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Five years or more of experience in a management role in a health care setting, preferred
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required