JOB PURPOSE:   

As a member of the team, an APP (CRNA or Anesthesia Assistant) who practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The APP cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

·       Ability to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care team

·       Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA or PA-AA

·        Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines

·        Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served

·        Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs

·        Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques

·        Ability to maintain confidential records

·        Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedure

·        Facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

BA/BS in Nursing with RN Licensure in Georgia and Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor

OR

Master’s degree in Anesthesia

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of previous work experience in hospital setting, clinical quality, or performance improvement.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Georgia Licensure as CRNA

Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

OR

Certified by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts(NCCAA)

Georgia Licensure as Anesthesiologist Assistant

AND

BLS certification required