CRNA
Location: Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Description: Henry County Health Center / Great River Health Systems is at the momment seeking for CRNA right now, this occupation will be situated in Iowa. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. SECTION I: GENERAL DEFINITION / SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of the Department of Anesthesia shall have the responsibility to attend to coverage for! anesthesia for Surgery Department, laboring division of the Obstetrical Department, trauma alerts in the E.R. Department, intubations as needed hospital-wide, and any other miscellaneous needs that may arise. The Manager shall oversee the functions of the department staff while reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer within the administrative division. Administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures. Performs anesthesia-related procedures. Evaluates patients preoperatively, formulates and carries out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Actively participates in appropriate care during the postoperative period.
SECTION II: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. People/Culture
1. Turnover
- Associate turnovers will not exceed the standard set with Sr. Management 2. Intradepartmental Communications
- Depa! rtment meetings will be held monthly with minutes submitted to Sr. Management
- The Hiring process will be followed as outlined in Human Resources Policy
- Job descriptions will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis
- Safety Standard levels will not exceed the limit set with Sr. Management
- All Employee Health requirements are met with 100% compliance
- All evaluations will be submitted on time
- Any formal complaints will be filed in a timely manner
- Assures associate compliance with mandatory requirements
- Assures that associates attend mandatory meetings
- Encourages participation in all HCHC programs and other meeting! s
- Departmental Dashboard developed as outlined
- Departmental Dashboard submitted by due date
- Collaborate with other departments to support HCHC’s Strategic Initiatives
- Review organizational dashboard report regularly with staff
- Identifies and overcomes obstacles in current system
- Understands and follows regulatory standards for patient safety
- Implements standards and monitors improvement in patient safety
- Continually strive to improve patient satisfaction scores by analyzing survey data and developing action plans for improvement.
- Follow process for timely handling of patient complaints as they arise.
- Department satisfaction rating will be at or exceed established baseline set ! with Administrative Team.
- Demonstrate a positive relationship with the medical staff that enhances customer service and quality patient care as reflected in the hospital wide Physician Satisfaction Survey.
- Continually strive to improve physician relationships.
- Effectively processes physician complaints and concerns as they arise.
- Revenue Producers: Net Revenue Budget Variance will be within defined target.
- Human Resource Dollars will be with in defined target.
- Adherence to current bud! get
- Forecasts future budget needs
- Participates in and! adheres to Capital Budgeting Process
- Clinical Skills: Able to work alone to provide clinical anesthesia
- Language/Communication Skills: Mastery of English language.
- Mathematical Skills: Able to calculate drugs and dosage necessary for job
- Reasoning Ability: Able to assess and respond to complex clinical situations
- Graduate from AANA approved anesthesia school
- CRNA recertification every two years by AANA.
- Maintains ARNP License in good standing with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Able to successfully operate the department tools and equipment in order to safely administer anesthesia.
1. Departmental Dashboard
1. Patient Satisfaction
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Department will promote customer satisfaction by working toward designed service metrics and targets indicated on the dashboard report.
4. Evaluates the patient preoperatively and prepares for the anesthetic
a. Visits patients prior to surgery and complies a complete medical history, performs any needed patient examination and reviews all pertinent medical records.
b. Formulates an anesthesia care plan. Informs the patient of the anesthetic options, risks and benefits, and then answers patient questions concerning the anesthetic.
c. Notifies nursing staff regarding sp! ecial equipment requirements for the anesthetic, such as invasive monitoring, extra IVs, etc.
d. Performs a complete anesthesia machine check, prepares the appropriate medications, and completes the room set up for administering anesthetics.
e. Utilizes appropriate transport monitors, oxygen, and ventilator support when indicated.
f. Assures presence of patent IV access if required for the anesthetic.
5. Administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures.
a. Supervises the transfer of the patient to the operating table and places appropriate monitors.
b. Performs other anesthesia related procedures including epidural steroid injections, fiber-optic intubations, etc.
c. Induces general or monitored anesthesia care.
d. Assists with positioning of the patient and padding of all pressure points to prevent injury.
! e. Develops and maintains an accurate and legible anesthetic record thr! oughout the procedure.
f. Monitors appropriate patient functions according to the Anesthesia Department’s standards of care and patient condition.
g. Identifies and assesses complications of the anesthetic, communicates with the attending surgeon and initiates appropriate treatment.
h. Manages the patient’s airway using a variety of techniques including endotracheal intubations, laryngeal mask airway, mask ventilation, etc.
i. Ensures the security and accurate accounting of all controlled drugs used during anesthesia.
6. Manages the patient’s care at the completion of the operative procedure and ensures safety during transport.
a. Utilizes appropriate monitors, oxygen, and ventilator support during transport to the post anesthesia care unit.
b. Gives an accurate and complete report to the post anesthetic care provider including a summary of the intraoperative course and potential post anesthetic complicati! ons.
c. Assesses complications and potential complications in the immediate post anesthetic period, implements appropriate actions, and notifies the attending surgeon.
7. Responds to calls within the hospital for emergency airway maintenance.
a. Responds to STAT calls and performs endotracheal intubation or otherwise manages the airway of patients in full arrest as required when available.
b. Administers medications and performs endotracheal intubations, endotracheal tube exchanges, or other airway management on patients who are not in full arrest.
D. Financial / Operations
1. HCHC Financial Budget Adherence
3. Capital Equipment
Director will document cost savings within the department
SECTION III ASSOCIATE VALUES
At Henry County Health Center, we make our Q-START values of Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, and Trust our top priority. We recognize that we have many responsibilities in providing quality healthcare. Among those is the responsibility to establish and maintain a cooperative, friendly, helpful and courteous work atmosphere at HCHC. Before beginning employment at HCHC, each associate commits to demonstrating the Q-START values of:
A. Quality
1. We will know, understand and follow individual departmental quality measures
2. We will demonstrate competence in our job performance
3. We will strive to identify and participate in performance improvement to enhance the care of our patients
B. Service
1. Acknowledge a custome! r’s presence immediately with a smile and introduce yourself by name and role
2. Offer to walk our guests to/from their destination. If you are unable to personally escort a guest, take him/her to someone who can
3. Recognize who our customers are: patients, visitors, coworkers, physicians, volunteers
4. Anticipate our customer’s needs, explain processes or procedures, apologize for and communicate reasons for delay
5. Thank customers for using HCHC
C. Teamwork
1. We will breakdown departmental barriers by being cooperative, respectful, honest and accountable to each other
2. Encourage team morale by recognizing and praising others ideas, needs and efforts
3. Address problems or misunderstandings with the appropriate person
D. Accountability
1. We will conduct ourselves in a manner that inspires confidence in serving our customer
2. We will strive to maintain a safe! and secure environment
3. We will dress professionally and we! ar our name badges at all times
4. Take ownership of problems we encounter and resolve to our customer’s satisfaction
5. Follow through with our responsibilities and accountable for our actions
6. Speak positively in the community about the Health Center and be knowledgeable about the services provided
7. Support all efforts to continuously improve existing process
E. Respect
1. Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude in all forms of communication with patients and coworkers
2. Knock before entering a room. Close curtains or doors during exams and procedures
3. Treat team members the way we would want to be treated regardless of experience or position
4. Appreciate the cultural differences in others
F. Trust
1. Relentlessly maintain confidentiality
2. Include family members in the healthcare experience and keep them informed
3. Explain tests and proce! dures to our customers in terms they understand
4. Discuss private matters in private areas
SECTION IV: QUALIFICATIONS
A. ABILITIES
If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us! your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Henry County Health Center / Great River Health Systems.
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This occupation will be opened on: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:13:17 GMT