ID: Shift: Unknown Description: MyMichiganMedical Center Saultin picturesque Sault Ste. Marie, MIishiring an Experienced Perm Nurse Anesthetist CRNA.Job DescriptionUnderthe supervision/collaboration with an Anesthesiologist and/or surgeon/attendingphysician, performs a variety of professional patient care duties, such as:- evaluation of and administering anesthetics to patients for surgical,therapeutic, diagnostic and obstetric procedures- reviewing patient data todetermine the equipment and anesthetic technique to be used- informing thepatient regarding anesthesia procedures- observing, monitoring, and documentingthe anesthetized patient s condition- initiating remedial measures in responseto patient s condition- keeping current regarding methods and techniquesEssential Functions:- Equipment. Sets up and checks anesthesiamachines, equipment and medications, prepares additional equipment asneeded. Connects appropriate monitoringequipment to patient. Prior to administrationof anesthesia the CRNA documents same on the anesthesia record. Will complete departmental anesthesia pre-opchecklist and all records needed to document quality patient care.- Anesthesia Administration/Care ofPatients. Performs nursing/anesthesiaassessment, planning, interventions and ongoing monitoring of assignedpatients. Evaluates patient prior toanesthesia for proper presentation for anesthesia. Confers with appropriatephysician(s) and Anesthesiologist as to type of anesthesia services. Administers anesthesia for surgical,therapeutic, diagnostic and obstetric procedures. Accompanies patient to PACU or ICU/CCU andremains with patient as required by the patient s condition until care has beenassumed by other qualified individuals and the patient s condition isstable. Communicates a complete report toreceiving nurse/provider which includes specific problems presented by patient scondition. Responds to urgent andemergent patient situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, trauma) and on-call patientcare responsibilities as required per hospital policy and job assignment. Provides anesthesia services throughout thehospital when requested. - Documentation. Records all pertinent events takingplace during the induction of, maintenance of, and emergence fromanesthesia. Maintains accurate andlegible anesthesia records throughout the case.Completes all charge tickets, reports and logs that are pertinent to theanesthesia service. Collaborates with Anesthesiologist/Physician to ensure anesthesia orders are signed by theAnesthesiologist/Physician. - Education. Attends and participates indepartment/hospital meetings, mandatory education days. Attends continuing education programs tomaintain clinical competency and certifications and licensure. Accepts responsibility for personal andprofessional growth. Maintainsdocumentation of attendance at annual training, mandatory education, andseminars attended. - CQI. Participates in Quality Assessmentand Improvement (QA/I) activities (e.g., education, measurement/monitoring,review, team participation, etc.) in conjunction with the Hospital s QA/I plan,goals and objectives. Participates indata collection and case review for QA activities. - Customer First. Complies with and/or implements theCustomer First philosophy, as well as all hospital, human relations, safety,health, human resources and departmental policies, procedures, protocols andguidelines, and meets all licensing accreditation requirements.- Age Specific. Understands and can accessinformation regarding issues related to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adultand geriatric patients.- Other Duties. Performs all other duties asassigned by the Director of Anesthesiology or designee.Training Skills (include but are not limited to):- Must have the ability to work independently and organize several projects- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day- Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position- Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met- Able to lift, push and pull patients, weighing up to 350 pounds, with assistance, in wheelchairs or carts.Able to stand and walk up to 90% of a 8/12-hour working day.Able to bend, stoop, and squat as required to reach lower drawers in medication carts, to adjust patient line, etc., able to reach over head to obtain supplies, and hang and adjust IVs.- Compliance with all Medical Center policies and practices as described in the employee handbook- MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.- An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.Procedures (included but not limited to):- Adult and pediatric venipuncture- Arterial line insertion- Medication calculation and effects- Sterile technique- Airway maintenance- Administration and management of regional anestheticsNot open to Locums candidatesNot open to new graduates - at least 3 years of experience as CRNA requiredCredentialing timeline is approximately 6-8 weeks.Compensationand BenefitsSalary range: $200,000-$240,000Overtime and on-call rate: 1.5xUp to $70,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employmentGenerous relocation package for non-localsMedical and dental insuranceMalpractice insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability23 days PTO + 6 paid holidays per year5 days paid CEU time at regular rateTuition reimbursement Submission requirements: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AT NAME CLEAR UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.Board Certified NBCRNA - evidence of bi-annual recertification by the American Association of NurseAnesthetists (AANA) -REQUIREDMichigan CRNA - Advanced Practice Nurse Specialty License in Anesthesia-REQUIREDEvidence of CMEs completed annually - REQUIREDAt least 3 years of experience in CRNA role -REQUIREDState experience with procedures (add to "Experience" field): Adult and pediatric venipuncture,Arterial line insertion,Medication calculation and effects,Sterile technique,Airway maintenance,Administration and management of regional anesthetics State provider s experience with these proceduresat submission - REQUIREDActive BLS, ACLS, andNeonatal ResuscitationProgram (NRP) (by time of start) -REQUIREDPALS- PREFERREDBy submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency. Placement Fee Rate Cap $15K Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
