CW Nurse Anesthetist

Closing Date

Type of position

JOB TYPE

Patient Care Contractor

Work shift

Institution name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu [askrecruitment@uams.edu].

Department

ICE | CW PeriopSvc CRNA

Summary of job duties

• Clinical responsibilities of the CRNA are delineated by his or her clinical privileges and may include:
• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
• Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post anesthesia period.
• Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
• Discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit.
• Implement acute and chronic pain management modalities.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Participates in required educational programs.
• Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
• Seeks ongoing professional educational growth.
• Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNA CRNA must be licensed by the State of Arkansas as an RN, and ARNP, and be certified by the Council on Certification/Recertification of the AANA. Responsibilities include general and regional anesthesia. This position will supervise and direct Anesthesia Techs.

Qualifications

• Master Degree or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia by date of hire
• Current CRNA license or CRNA Licensure by date of hire
• Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists by date of hire (proof of these requirements may be requested at any time).
• Must have accountability and high level problem solving abilities.

Additional Information

Special instructions to applicants

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS [https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS]

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.