OU Medicine
CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
OU Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
## **Position Title:**CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist## **Department:**Advance Practice Providers## **Job Description:****General Description:**Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.**Essential Responsibilities:*** Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to:
+ Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
+ Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures.
+ Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
+ Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
+ Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
+ Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist.* Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.* Report and be accountable to the nurse manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.* Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.* Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.* Engage in ongoing professional development.* Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:*** Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.* Successfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements**Experience:*** None**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:*** Active RN and APRN license in State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority* PALS and/or ACLS certified.* NBCRNA certification* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.* Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served.* Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.* Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.* Keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.* Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.* Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.* Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.* Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.* Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
+ Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures.
+ Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
+ Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
+ Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
+ Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist.* Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.* Report and be accountable to the nurse manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.* Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.* Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.* Engage in ongoing professional development.* Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:*** Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.* Successfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements**Experience:*** None**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:*** Active RN and APRN license in State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority* PALS and/or ACLS certified.* NBCRNA certification* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.* Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served.* Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.* Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.* Keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.* Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.* Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.* Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.* Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.* Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.* #J-18808-Ljbffr