The CRNA provides optimal care of patients from birth to elderly undergoing anesthesia pre and peri-operatively and during post-operative period in PACU in an ethical and caring manner following ASA standards. The CRNA must carry out all departmental functions. The CRNA must respond to codes, emergencies, or disasters. The CRNA must be able to use stairs in the event of power outages, fires, or disasters.
Education/Certification:
State licensure as a registered professional nurse.
Graduation from an approved program of nurse anesthesia accredited by Council an Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Certification by the Council on Certification or Recertification by the Council on Recertification or respective predecessors or if pending, initial certification evidence of graduation from approved nurse anesthesia education program.
In accordance with the requirements set forth by the Council on Recertification, each CRNA must complete a minimum of 60 class A credit hours and 40 hours of class B credit hours of continuing education every 4 years. There must be documentation of substantial engagement in the practice of anesthesia, consisting of a minimum of 850 hours of clinical practice over the two-year recertification period.
Must possess and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Experience:
5 years of previous work experience is required.
There will be an orientation period (working with a CRNA) for all new employees. The length of time will depend on previous experience and clinical skills.
Skills Required
- State licensure as a registered professional nurse
- Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs)
- Certification by the Council on Certification/Recertification or evidence of graduation if certification pending
- Maintain required continuing education: minimum 60 Class A and 40 Class B credit hours every 4 years
- Documentation of minimum 850 clinical practice hours over the two-year recertification period
- Possess and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Minimum 5 years previous work experience
What We Do
Onslow Memorial Hospital is a 162-bed acute care community hospital founded in 1944 and located in coastal North Carolina, serving Jacksonville and greater Onslow County. The facility provides a vast array of healthcare services, including state-of-the-art diagnostics. It is dedicated to its mission of providing excellent patient health services in a healing and family-centered environment, ensuring quality care for its local community.
