Supervisor, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Orlando Health Medical Group
Position Summary:
ORLANDO HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
Orlando Health Medical Group is a physician-led group of medical practices serving patients from across Florida and the Southeast. More than 1,500 physicians and 650 advanced practice professionals deliver expert care in more than 55 areas of focus — spanning primary care, adult medical and surgical specialties, and specialty institutes — to include adult and pediatric primary care, cardiology and vascular medicine, critical care, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, oncology, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant, women’s health, more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.
As part of Orlando Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Orlando Health Medical Group is committed to providing easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer multiple community locations and convenient appointment options, so patients have easy access to comprehensive care.
Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.Collectively, our 29,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Position Summary
Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with attending anesthesiologists in the operating room and satellite areas. The incumbent will also supervise various human resources functions relating to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Anesthesiology Assistants (AAs).
Responsibilities:
Education/Training
Meets all educational requirements to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and a Florida licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
Licensure/Certification
Meets all of the following:- Maintains current Florida Nursing License - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
- Certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
- Maintains current certification in Healthcare Provider/BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Five (5) years’ experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Qualifications:
Essential Functions- Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
- Performs pre-anesthetic assessment prior to each procedure as directed by attending anesthesiologist.
- Formulates a patient-specific anesthetic plan of care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.
- Determines, prepares, and ensures necessary medications, equipment, and adjunct therapies for administration of anesthetics.
- Initiates plan of anesthesia care (general, regional, monitored sedation) under the supervision of attending anesthesiologist.
- Prepares and tests anesthesia equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Inserts and/or uses invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices for continuous evaluation of patient’s status under anesthesia.
- Demonstrates proficiency in monitoring and management of airway, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neuromuscular status, and
- Supervises, instructs, and evaluates student nurse anesthetists, and instructs interns/residents/allied health personnel in
- Maintains legible, accurate, and complete medical records for each anesthetic administered.
- Transfers responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively, ensuring continuity of care and
- Adheres to patient and personnel safety procedures (infection control, fire, safety electrical, and chemical hazards).
- Performs post-anesthesia evaluations as directed by attending anesthesiologist.
- Demonstrates proficiency with maintenance of equipment, cleans work areas, and reports necessary equipment repairs and
- Participates in interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and quality delivery of anesthesia care.
- Participates in the quality assessment processes developed by Orlando Health and the Anesthesia Department of APMC.
- Supervises various human resources functions, including developing coaching plans, maintaining vacation approval logs, and
onboarding of APPs.
- Supervises the clinical orientation of newly hired CRNAs and AAs.
- Participates in the evaluation and servicing of new anesthetic equipment and monitors.
- Represents CRNAs on committees to ensure issues are addressed and policies are comprehensive and up to date.
- Ensures compliance with certifications, licenses, and required education for assigned APPs.
- Monitors/supervises appropriate staffing of APPs to ensure patient care needs are met and budgetary boundaries are observed.
- Serves as a mentor for professional practice.
- Leads and participates in departmental and hospital programs, committees, and special projects to achieve desired outcomes
- Assists department in meeting Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal,
state and local standards