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Trinity Health Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Per Diem in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Employment Type:

Part time

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Description:

Under limited supervision, performs clinical CRNA duties under the direction and supervision of the department medical director, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other attending physicians. CRNA’s will maintain professional credentials, clinical knowledge and skills, and physical status capable of delivering safe and effective anesthesia care to all patients treated by Holy Cross Health. The quality of anesthesia will meet or exceed the standard of care by the ASA and AANA. The CRNA will adhere to the principles of the Mission, Vision and Values of Holy Cross Health (HCH) and Trinity Health in all aspects of job performance.

JOB DUTIES

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with HCH standards and in accord with the privileges granted through the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors. As privileged, the CRNA will provide general anesthesia, including general surgical anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, thoracic anesthesia; intravenous sedation; intravenous regional anesthesia; regional blocks; and conductive anesthesia, as required by Hospital’s patients (including inpatients, surgical outpatients and those receiving emergency care). Ensures effective preoperative and postoperative evaluation of patients treated, including acute pain management, ordering and interpreting laboratory, pulmonary, vascular and cardiac studies. Must be available for in-house shifts as assigned as well as call rotation assignments. Is responsible for providing general and regional anesthesia utilizing all anesthesia agents and adjunctive drugs available. Establishes and maintains an airway and ventilation utilizing mask, LMA and nasal/oral endotracheal intubation. Serves as an expert in intraoperative patient assessment, including fluid, electrolyte balance and blood product status. Is responsible for administering fluids, electrolytes, blood and blood products. Monitors all patients in the Operating Room with all state of the art noninvasive and invasive monitors, anesthesia machines, gas delivery systems, patient/fluid warming devices and IV/Epidural drug administration pumps. Maintains ongoing competent skills/performance level and documentation of qualifications to meet unit(s) specific standards. Ensures adherence to evidence based perioperative practice and regulatory standards. Provides concurrent, accurate, and legible documentation on the medical record consistent with hospital policies. Assesses and monitors functioning of all equipment. Provides continuing education to various departments as requested with particular emphasis to educational endeavors involving new procedures. Pursues a continuing education program of formal and informal education in the field of clinical relevance. Participates and promotes the team concept approach in the provision of care. Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policy & Procedure. Adheres to appropriate surgical dress code and aseptic technique. Actively participates in intradepartmental meetings, committees and in services. Actively participates in Medical Staff peer review and ongoing/focused professional practice evaluation activities as required. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and HCH business. Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. EPIC, HealthStream, internet, etc.) Work collaboratively during direct patient care with members of the OR Team, Surgeon, Anesthesia Providers, and clinical staff. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perioperative staff, and management to assure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. Supports targets established for:

  • Core Indicators

  • Customer Service

  • Morbidity and Mortality

  • Complication Rates

  • Other departmental indicators

Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN preferred.

Licensure: Valid Florida Registered Nurse and ARNP license. BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience: Preferred experience with minimum of five years as CRNA. Newly graduated or less than 5 years of CRNA professional experience evaluated on individual basis in relation to education, certifications, and other relevant experience.

Other Job Requirements:

Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for HCH.

Provides a high level of customer responsiveness and serves as a role model to encourage a commitment to customer service. A strong service orientation is required.

Maintains an excellent working relationship within the department and with all of our internal and external customers.

Ability to handle interactions with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.

Must have well developed communication skills; strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with physicians and other healthcare professionals; strong decision-making skills that support patient care needs and ethical standards; and the ability to organize work and set appropriate priorities.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people across all levels and diverse backgrounds.

Ensures that services are provided in a manner that supports continuous quality improvement and customer-oriented focus.

Requires professionalism in both dress and conduct on the job.

Demonstrates an understanding of organizational dynamics and administrative procedures and protocols. Ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and to cope with ambiguity, time constraints, and other daily stressors in an effective and appropriate manner.

Demonstrates time management, prioritization and organizational skills including an ability and willingness to plan, organize and accomplish tasks accurately and in a timely manner to exercise sound judgment under pressure and to manage multiple and competing activities simultaneously.

Must be able to work independently and productively in a fast-paced setting involving multi-task functions and projects. Ability to plan, organize and perform duties with minimal supervision and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Proven ability to identify, compile and present data effectively from many different sources for management decision-making

Must possess advanced analytical skills.

Ability to demonstrate initiative.

May require the ability to be cross trained into multiple positions

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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