ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors patient’s perioperative condition consulting with and informing the anesthesiologist and surgeon frequently and as necessary.
- Formulates, under medical direction an appropriate anesthesia care plan.
- Performs prompt, accurate and complete recording of all vital signs, procedures, and medications administered.
- Reviews patient history and physiologic findings prior to induction.
- Prepares a plan that ensures communication and coordination with the prescribing physician.
- Prepares patient for surgery, IV access, sedation, invasive line placement as needed.
- Completes all required documentation, related to patient billing, patient care, and quality improvement measures..
- Prepares all medication, equipment and anesthesia machine in a timely fashion.
- Follows FDA protocol for anesthesia machine check,
- Ensures proper care, cleaning, restocking turnover of equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates anticipation of upcoming needs and requirements of next procedure.
- Maintains a safe work environment for patients, staff and self and contributes to a culture of safety.
- Minimizes risk of fire, electrical shock, equipment malfunction and infection.
- Reports variance and unsafe conditions via the incident reporting database.
- Adheres to InterMed policies and procedures.
- Considers patient acceptance and physiologic status.
- Works within restraints of time and budget.
- Safely transfers care to PACU team; communicates essential of anesthetic course.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.
- Respects patient and family human rights at all times.
- Maintains patient advocate role at all times.
- Collaborates with ASC Nurse Manager to complete CRNA staffing schedule
- Provides education to CRNA’s and clinical staff on topics relevant to the ASC scope of services
- Ensures anesthesia supply and medication par levels are established and maintained in collaboration with the Surgical Supply Specialist.
- Attends required meetings and training sessions
- Functions as liaison between CRNA’s and contracted Anesthesia Medical Director
- Ensures Anesthesia related policies, procedures, and workflows are current and align with best practice, Licensing and Accreditation guidelines
- Maintains a collaborative working relationship with ASC Medical Director, Nurse Manager and Administrator
- Provides subject matter expertise in ASC initiatives (i.e. service line development, addition of procedures, equipment evaluation)
- Other duties as assigned that support the mission, vision and values of InterMed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine, and successfully completed a course for Nurse Anesthesia at an accredited school. Must be board certified as a Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
- ACLS and PALS certification is required.
- Technical skills and ethical judgments are combined within the policies and legal guidelines of the institution.
- Excellent communication and Customer Service skills required to deal with acutely ill patients and to interact with medical staff members and ambulatory surgery center staff.
- A high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills as the incumbent must gather and assess data appropriately to patient condition and treat in accordance with physician orders and InterMed protocols.
- Ability to use independent judgment in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.
SCHEDULE
Fulltime, 30 hours per week.
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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