Contractor CRNA/Anesthesiologist Health Center

PPGNHAIK•Seattle, WA

14d

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director provides quality care and anesthesia to patients in compliance with agency standards and protocols and current scientifically-based standards of care, and incorporates those functions into the overall operations of the agency. What you will be doing! In compliance with PPGNHAIK, independently administers safe anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical procedures as well as pain management; delivers preoperative care and medications; works in accordance with PPGNHAIK protocols and training; demonstrates proficiency in conducting patient care in an electronic medical records (EMR) environment if required; contributes to the team effort of the health center and agency, thereby ensuring quality care and services for clients.

Requirements

Education: MS in Nurse Anesthesia required.
License: WA RN
Certification: CRNA certification required

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing anesthesia preferred.

Responsibilities

Assembles necessary supplies and equipment for administering anesthesia or analgesia. Advises PPGNHAIK on necessary safety equipment.
Provides the patient with optimal pain relief before, during and after most surgical procedures.
Reviewing patient medical histories ensures that patients receive acceptable and safe medications based on experience and reactions.
Examine patients for physical or medical conditions that would interfere with the practice of safe anesthesia in the PPGNHAIK health center.
Delivers preoperative care and medications.
Prepares anesthesia and analgesia for administration to patient.
Administers anesthesia or analgesics according to standard community medical practices and use good clinical judgment.
Monitors patient’s response to anesthesia and analgesia to maintain patient safety. Directs recovery care related to anesthesia and analgesia until patient is discharged per PPGNHAIK protocols.
Identifies clinical emergencies and institutes appropriate measures.
Maintains detailed records of all medications administered, and patient's response.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standard; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following agency’s philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, and other governing agency regulations, and works with Health Center Managers in the maintenance of health center-based quality programs.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with universal precautions, WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHAIK policies and procedures.