CRNA
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Description: Aurora Medical Group is presently looking of CRNA right now, this position will be designated in Wisconsin. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Primary Purpose:
Assembles necessary supplies and equipment, and administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to surgical or other medical procedures. Monitors patient reac! tions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes
remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patients condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary! ) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital func! tions.
Performs pre-anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been
performed; reviewing the patient’s condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of
anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
Performs post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the
patient’s condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surg! eon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
Responsible for narcotic medication accounting and distribution.
Responds to life threatening and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Drug Enforcement Ad! ministration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administ! ration (DEA) Registration, and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Education Required:
Master's degree in Nursing.
Experience Required:
Requires 1 year of experience in an acute care setting as a registered nurse.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Aurora Medical Group.
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This position will be started on: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:17:03 GMT