Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Position Summary:

• Performs the primary functions of a certified registered nurse anesthetist and administers anesthetics to surgical, obstetrical, dental, and emergency patients.
• Observes the patient's condition and monitors the patient who are anesthetized with continued reassessments.
• Takes necessary measures to counteract unfavorable conditions.
• Keeps accurate records noting pre-operative. intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia condition.
• Must be proficient in IV sedation, Regional Blocks, ei. SAB, Epidurals, and General Anesthesia.
• Assists in the administration of the anesthesia department inventory control, and the general running of the department.
• Promotes teamwork within the Operating Room and Hospital, with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other departments.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Graduate from an accredited school of anesthesia. Maintains continued education credits for AANA re-certification.
• Pursues programs of continuing education consistent with requirements of Granville Medical Center.
• Participates in educational conferences and updates, maintains licensure as a registered nurse and a certified nurse anesthetist. Maintains professional knowledge and skills to all areas of responsibilities.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday with a 1 in 6 call rotation. Post call day off. One weekend of call coverage every 6 weeks.