Patient Assessment (Under direction of Anesthesiologist):

* Performs and documents a pre-admission assessment and evaluation
* Requests consultations and diagnosis testing
* Develops and implements an plan of care

Patient Care:

* Selects, orders, and administers anesthesia based on procedure
* Determines anesthetic technique to be used: general, local, intravenous sedation, etc.
* Monitors patient during the procedure and recovery process for any adverse effects

Recordkeeping:

* Document medical condition(s) to be aware of for anesthesia
* Update patient documentation regarding anesthesia accurately and timely
* Obtains informed consent for anesthesia

Customer Service:

* Provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications

Requirements:

* Master's Degree in Nursing required
* Graduate form a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required
* Currently licensed as a CRNA in the State of Mississippi, required
* Currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, required
* Ability to work well with a wide variety of people, required
* Excellent written and verbal communication required
* Five years or more of experience in a management role in a health care setting, preferred
* Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

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