10/13/2021
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine
Active unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the State of Maine
Current verification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Current verification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Current verification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Minimum of Master of Science degree in Nurse Anesthesia, doctorate preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to function independently
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Formulates Anesthesia Care Plans for given patients (ASA Classification I-V);
Selects, implements, and evaluates anesthesia management plans;
Implements the anesthesia plan employing the full scope of anesthesia practice to include both general and regional anesthesia;
Performs and utilizes associated procedures needed during the anesthetic management of the patient;
Evaluates the postoperative course of the patient;
Performs, within medically established guidelines, resuscitation of the newborn infant, child, or adult as the need arises;
Functions as a team leader during cardiovascular and/or pulmonary emergencies;
Provides effective care and first echelon maintenance on all anesthesia equipment; report defective equipment;
Effectively conducts and manages anesthesia care in the obstetrical labor and delivery service;
Demonstrates personal behavior consistent with that of a professional;
Provides continuing education for medical, nursing, and allied healthcare staff, hospital wide.
Sensory:
Discriminates variations in human responses to disease using visual, auditory, tactile, and other sensory cues;
Discriminates changes in monitoring devices and alarms using visual and auditory senses;
Communicates clearly and effectively in English through oral and written methods in order to communicate with other health care providers and patients of all ages;
Comprehends written and verbal communications in English.
Motor:
Coordinates gross and fine motor movements and the senses of touch and vision to insert
intravascular access, administers regional anesthetic techniques, and performs airway management;
Demonstrates sufficient physical strength to perform airway management, move and position patients and equipment;
Sufficient stamina to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time;
Safely maneuver in the operating room and other anesthetizing locations;
Responds appropriately to alarms and changes in patient conditions that require physical interventions.
Cognitive:
Uses reason, analysis, calculations, problem solving, critical thinking, self-evaluation and other learning skills to acquire knowledge, comprehend and synthesize complex concepts;
Interprets information derived from auditory, written and other visual data to determine appropriate anesthetic management plans;
Applies theoretical knowledge to practice providing safe anesthetic care.
