Description
Administers intravenous, inhalation, and regional anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures, obstetrical deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures. Potentially administers anesthesia to all ages and A. S. A. classes of patients, including geriatrics and pediatrics. Provides airway management services as needed throughout the hospital.
no night shifts but a mix of 8, 10, and 12 hr shifts. Limited weekend needs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
People
1. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
2. Supports and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
3. Delegates tasks to assistive personnel in a respectful professional manner.
4. Identify patient problem and collaborates with the Anesthesia / Surgeon /
Perioperative team in the selection of appropriate interventions (tasks).
5. Interacts with members of the health care team to plan and coordinate the
perioperative care.
6. Promotes a healthy work environment through promotion of professional
communication standards, commitment to co-workers, and positive problem
resolution.
Service
1. Conducts appropriate pre-anesthetic assessments, and document findings.
2. In collaboration with the anesthesiologist, determines the appropriate anesthetic plan
of management, manages all aspects of anesthesia care to include preoperative,
perioperative, and immediate postoperative care.
3. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of care for all procedures.
4. Provides airway management and/or intubations for emergent, non-emergent, and
resuscitation situations throughout the hospital.
5. Anticipates and exceeds patients and customers' expectations that meet all
elements of the Henry Ford Experience.
6. Identifies services and care improvement ideas and act on them to create excellent
customer experiences.
7. Demonstrates, supports, and assumes personal accountability for consistently
upholding team members to the standards across the System and adhering to Henry
Ford Health policies and procedures.
8. Recognizes the unique contribution all health care team members contribute to the
patient experience.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Quality and Safety
1. Independently uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, and
evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age specific care for all patients
including those with complex pathophysiological needs and/or psychosocial needs.
2. Seeks to understand and incorporate both safe practices and evidence-based
practices into daily nursing care.
3. Maintains compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment,
and documentation.
1. Directs and delegates nursing care based on patient acuity and staff competency
that is consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care.
2. Participate in quality improvement/ patient safety initiatives and programs.
Growth
1. Participates in professional development and continuous learning.
2. Contributes to establishing, maintaining, and improving the work-place environment
that encourages respectful interactions with colleagues, support of peers, and
identification of issues that need to be addressed.
3. Maintains knowledge and skills in appropriate technology.
Research and Education
1. Provides education for staff, colleagues, patients, and/or families.
a. Precepts new staff and students as requested.
b. Provides and documents individualized patient and family education.
2. Maintains and demonstrates current clinical knowledge in area of specialty.
3. Integrates research findings into practice.
Community
1. Participate in community activities and/or professional organizations.
2. Represents Henry Ford Health by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride,
and respect to internal and external customers
3. Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the image
of nursing.
Finance
1. Aware of financial implications of actions and decisions based on factors related to
safety and effectiveness.
2. Supports the unit financially by using resources in a cost-effective manner
GENERAL SUMMARY: Administers intravenous, inhalation, and regional anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures, obstetrical deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures. Potentially administers anesthesia to all ages and A. S. A. classes of patients, including geriatrics and pediatrics. Provides airway management services as needed throughout the hospital.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Graduation from an accredited school of anesthesia.
- Master's degree required.
- Ability to work harmoniously in collaborative situations with anesthesiologists and
other health care providers.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Required and maintains currency of:
- Clinical Privileges
- State of Michigan RN License
- State Specialty Certification
- CRNA Certification
- ALS Certification
- BLS Certification Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as
outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
Communication ? Ownership
Understanding ? Motivation
Sensitivity ? Excellence
Teamwork ? Respect
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Must possess the following personal qualities:
Be self-directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
Be open to new learning experiences
Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent walking, bending, lifting may be required to perform duties. Work is generally
in an operating room environment, but can be in Radiology, ICU, ER, or wherever nurse
anesthesia services are required in the hospital. Working conditions are variable with
exposure to communicable diseases and other hazards. Driving may be required,
dependent on specialty.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Department: Anesthesia-WH
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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