Anesthesiology Nurse Practitioner

SSM Health Care - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

11-50 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The CRNA/CAA position in St. Louis, MO, offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of 19 experienced CRNAs and CAAs, working under the supervision of attending anesthesiologists. The role involves providing anesthesia care, conducting pre-operative evaluations, and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. The position operates on a schedule of four 10-hour days, from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with alternating weekly off days.

Responsibilities

• Makes pre-operative evaluations on all patients assigned to his/her care.
• Studies chart for results of history and physical, medical consults, and pre-operative tests to determine probable effects of anesthesia on the patient.
• Initiates EKG, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter monitors prior to induction.
• Assists in positioning patient on operating table, taking care to protect the patient from injury.
• Induces anesthesia on direction of attending surgeon.
• Administers anesthesia under direction and supervision of anesthesiologist in collaboration with surgeon.
• Supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubation.
• Maintains anesthesia at appropriate levels.
• Administers no more than one anesthetic at a time.
• Provides appropriate pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia management of the patient.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate corrective action for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or any adjunctive medication or therapy.
• Provides professional observation and resuscitative care until the patient has regained control of his vital functions.
• Provides other forms of patient care, such as emergency intubation, inhalation therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
• Records all pertinent data on the anesthesia record.
• Informs PACU nurse of patient's condition and any expected problems.
• Keeps surgeon informed of patient's condition at all times.
• Follows established infection control guidelines and reports safety hazards for immediate resolution.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment needed, and tests equipment to assure proper function prior to commencing anesthesia.
• Disassembles and cleans equipment according to policies of the department.
• Requisitions necessary equipment, supplies, adjustments, and repairs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher with advanced certifications.
• Preference for candidate to have at least one year of anesthesia experience, however new graduates are welcome.

Benefits

• 401k with Match of 50% of the first 6% of your contributions; fully vested after 3 years.
• Tuition Repayment Available.
• HSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.