Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital |
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
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A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients across all acuity levels and ages in various settings for procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying forward the mission of caring for our community and impacting patients’ lives through compassion, service excellence, and a commitment to quality.
A Brief Overview The CRNA practices autonomously and collaboratively to provide anesthesia and pain management services, caring for patients at all acuity levels and across the lifespan in various settings. They perform procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
What You Will Do
Perform and document preanesthesia assessments and evaluations; obtain informed consent.
Review, request, and order laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Select, obtain, and administer preanesthetic medications or treatments.
Develop and implement anesthesia care plans; provide postanesthesia follow-up and care.
Manage equipment, monitors, supplies, and medications for anesthesia and pain management; perform safety checks.
Administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, fluids, or blood products as needed.
Perform airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
Facilitate emergence and recovery, evaluate patient response, and administer supportive medications and support.
Evaluate responses to anesthesia and surgery; take corrective actions as needed.
Discharge patients from the postanesthesia care unit.
Implement pain management modalities.
Manage emergency situations with airway management, emergency drugs, fluids, and BLS/ACLS techniques.
Participate in quality improvement activities to meet hospital and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia
Work Experience Requirements
No prior work experience required
Licenses And Certifications Requirements
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse licenses for Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee as applicable
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Clinically perform as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting.
Operate and interpret data from anesthesia equipment.
Effective communication skills for collaboration.
Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles.
Knowledge of infection control techniques.
Maintain confidentiality of records.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
Supervision Provided by this Position
No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned.
Physical Demands
Activities include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motions.
Must have good balance and coordination.
Physical requirements include exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 200 lbs. frequently.
Requires close visual acuity, including color and depth perception.
Frequent patient contact and exposure to body fluids and hazardous materials.
Ability to react quickly in emergencies.
Our Associates are passionate about care and service, valuing family, teamwork, and a culture of unity. Memphis offers a friendly community, a thriving downtown, and a low cost of living. We are committed to making a difference in our community every day.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
role at
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we
embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent-rich organization where Associates can grow their careers caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the healthcare needs of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients across all acuity levels and ages in various settings for procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying forward the mission of caring for our community and impacting patients’ lives through compassion, service excellence, and a commitment to quality.
A Brief Overview The CRNA practices autonomously and collaboratively to provide anesthesia and pain management services, caring for patients at all acuity levels and across the lifespan in various settings. They perform procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
What You Will Do
Perform and document preanesthesia assessments and evaluations; obtain informed consent.
Review, request, and order laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Select, obtain, and administer preanesthetic medications or treatments.
Develop and implement anesthesia care plans; provide postanesthesia follow-up and care.
Manage equipment, monitors, supplies, and medications for anesthesia and pain management; perform safety checks.
Administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, fluids, or blood products as needed.
Perform airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
Facilitate emergence and recovery, evaluate patient response, and administer supportive medications and support.
Evaluate responses to anesthesia and surgery; take corrective actions as needed.
Discharge patients from the postanesthesia care unit.
Implement pain management modalities.
Manage emergency situations with airway management, emergency drugs, fluids, and BLS/ACLS techniques.
Participate in quality improvement activities to meet hospital and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia
Work Experience Requirements
No prior work experience required
Licenses And Certifications Requirements
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse licenses for Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee as applicable
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Clinically perform as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting.
Operate and interpret data from anesthesia equipment.
Effective communication skills for collaboration.
Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles.
Knowledge of infection control techniques.
Maintain confidentiality of records.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
Supervision Provided by this Position
No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned.
Physical Demands
Activities include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motions.
Must have good balance and coordination.
Physical requirements include exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 200 lbs. frequently.
Requires close visual acuity, including color and depth perception.
Frequent patient contact and exposure to body fluids and hazardous materials.
Ability to react quickly in emergencies.
Our Associates are passionate about care and service, valuing family, teamwork, and a culture of unity. Memphis offers a friendly community, a thriving downtown, and a low cost of living. We are committed to making a difference in our community every day.
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