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Job Summary
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology.
Qualifications
Education
Diploma Nursing required and Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- The CRNA must show evidence of analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
- Must have physical abilities and manual dexterity to function as an anesthesia care provider and have the ability to administer all types of anesthetics, using a variety of techniques.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- The following list of anesthesia and related services should be utilized to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience are obtained by the individual practitioner. •Pre-anesthesia assessment •Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies •Pre-anesthetic medication •General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs •Regional anesthesia placement and monitoring •Sedation techniques •Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management •Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring •Airway management techniques •Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy •Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base management •Blood, blood products, plasma expanders •Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement •Central venous catheter placement •Pulmonary artery catheter placement •Acute and chronic pain therapy •Post-anesthesia care/discharge •Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center at Patriot Place in Foxborough provides expanded access to world-class primary care and specialist services, including cardiology, dermatology, general and gastrointestinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine. We also offer diagnostic radiology and lab services as well as a day surgery suite. The health care provided at Patriot Place is patient-focused, designed to support the needs of patients and their families.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$110.71 - $156.02/Hourly
Grade
MNA2221CR
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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