Crna - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Full Time Days)

Job Description

CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Full Time Days)

Req #: 217343 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - ANESTHESIA Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 01/10/2023 Closing Info: Open Continuous Salary: $7,644 - $23,003 per month Other Compensation: Shift: Alternate Work Shift A higher degree of healthcare.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center - Montlake . Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2019-2020 "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our Anesthesia team. This position is responsible for administrating anesthesia, and makes life or death decisions for patients undergoing surgery. Collaborates with doctors, and medical professionals for best outcomes for patients.
SCHEDULE
Full-time. Day shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perioperative Anesthetic Management

Promotes positive, respectful interpersonal relationships while communicating effectively with patients and their family, and acts as a patient advocate through the perioperative period.

Acts with general clinical independence and decision-making responsibility in concert with the attending anesthesiologist’s guidance and supervision in accordance with the Department of Anesthesiology guidelines.

Conducts a complete and accurate preoperative patient evaluation to include appropriate pre-anesthetic counseling and obtaining verbal consent.

Obtains additional consultations and diagnostic tests as required prior to the induction of anesthesia.

Selects and utilizes appropriate monitoring techniques based on patient condition and planned surgery.

Selects and administers pre-anesthetic medication and fluids based on the patient condition and planned surgery.

Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive anesthetic care plan for all patients that meets the physiologic, psychologic and age related needs of the patient.

Implements and manages all aspects of the anesthetic plan of care in a safe and vigilant manner.

Selects and administers anesthetic techniques, medications and adjunct medications appropriate for the patient condition and planned surgery.

Determines the need for and administers parental fluids and electrolyte therapy to include blood and blood products.

Initiates appropriate interventions quickly and calmly to include altering the level of anesthesia, administration of adjunct medications and requesting assistance when indicated to support the patient’s cardio-pulmonary status, and in response to alterations in patient condition and surgical requirements.

Gives immediate post-anesthesia care to patients as required to provide a patent airway, adequate fluid volume and stable cardio-pulmonary status, and requests assistance when indicated.

Conducts a complete and accurate postoperative evaluation, identifies anesthetic complications and notifies the Post Anesthesia Care Team/CQI as indicated.
Monitoring and Ensuring Quality Health Care Practice

Provides for the safe continuation of care by obtaining and giving a complete and accurate patient report to others in the health care team.

Recognizes personal limitations in technical skills and knowledge base, and requests support from appropriate sources while working to correct deficiencies.

Assumes accountability for practice and strives to attain the highest standards of practice.

Engages in self-evaluation regarding anesthetic practice and uses formal and informal evaluation information, including peer review, to improve care and practice.

Demonstrates knowledge of current anesthesia literature and practice.

Recommends and assists with implementing solutions for resolving procedural/clinical system causes for incidents or risks.

Develops/participates in departmental/hospital Continuing Quality Improvement programs.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintains a clear, complete and accurate anesthetic record.

Provides complete and accurate billing documentation.
Participating in the Health Care Team

Communicates effectively with attending anesthesiologists regarding all aspects of patient care to include immediate notification of changing patient condition.

Utilizes time in an organized manner through skill and forethought to complete daily clinical assignments without delay to the surgical schedule.

Promotes positive, respectful interpersonal relationships while communicating effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.

Addresses performance/practice related issues to peers/colleagues in a discreet and professional manner.

Respects coworker’s privacy by discouraging gossip, while not projecting personal ethical values/beliefs on others.

Supports group decisions and cooperates with those in position of authority.

Alters plan/routines/assignments when situation requires and continues to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Demonstrates tolerance and skill in dealing with stress.
Professional Requirements

Attends as available Department of Anesthesiology continuing education offerings and CRNA staff meetings.

Acts as a consultant, role model, educator and resource for anesthesiology residents, student nurse anesthetists, and allied health professionals.

Promotes a positive learning environment for all learners.

Supports Department of Anesthesiology clinical research or other Medical Center research by direct or indirect participation to include use of protocols and data collection.

Acts as a resource person and mentor for new CRNA staff and other personnel.

Reliably present and prepared for patient care responsibilities.

Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and maintenance of professional competence, certification, licensure, and credentials.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.

Represents the university in a positive and professional manner.

Represents the profession of nursing and specifically anesthesia nursing in a positive and professional manner.

Appearance is neat, clean and appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS
Requires completion of a CRNA educational program and national certification.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires Washington State RN and ARNP licensure.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

Apply for this job