CRNA

Plans and administers anesthesia and related care to patients upon request by patient's physician to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical or obstetrical procedures, according to the standards and principles of anesthesiology.

• Develops plan of anesthesia care for patient of all ages in coordination with an anesthesiologist or the patient's physician.
• Implements and adjusts the anesthetic plan for patients of all ages to adapt to the patient's response.
• Documents for patients of all ages the response to the anesthetic in a complete and accurate manner.
• Assures the safety of patients of all ages while undergoing the anesthetic care and when transferring the care of the patient to other qualified health care providers.
• Collaborates with and directs other health care personnel as related to administration of anesthesia care.

Education: Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing. Graduate of a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA) accredited school of nurse anesthesia education.

Licensure/Certification:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner-Nurse Anesthetist in the State of Virginia. Current certification or recertification as an active, practicing nurse anesthetist as granted by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Maintain current American Heart Associated (AHA) approved BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Other:Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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