CRNA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The following list of anesthesia and related services should be used to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual anesthetist by placing a checkmark next to the clinical services in which the anesthetist can demonstrate new or continued competency. The clinical responsibility portion of this position description should be reviewed at least every two years and changes made as required. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-anesthesia assessment.
• Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Pre-anesthetic medication.
• General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs.
• Regional anesthesia techniques.
• Sedation techniques.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management.
• Invasive and noninvasive monitoring.
• Airway management techniques.
• Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy.
• Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management.
• Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement.
• Acute and chronic pain therapy.
• Post-anesthesia care/discharge.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate degree (M.B.A., M.A., etc.), plus 5 years’ related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Holds current state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas and complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning advanced practice registered nursing.
2. Complies with one of the following requirements regarding certification eligibility, initial certification, or recertification:
   1. Meets criteria 1 and 2 above, and is awaiting initial certification (some states limit this period of time); or
   2. Is currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurses Anesthetists or its predecessor; or
   3. Is currently recertified by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: 10-Key

Basic: Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry