CRNA-DNPS Coordinator

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Job Requisition ID:

R00049709

Job Category:

Clinician Organization:

CRNA Lead B Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson Job Title:

CRNA-DNPS

Coordinator Job Summary:

To perform administrative and management responsibilities that support the coordination of the student nurse anesthetist within the department of anesthesiology and perioperative areas practicing both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health care professionals on the inter-professional team to deliver high-quality evidence based anesthesia services. To assess patient care needs and to administer local, general, inhalational, intravenous, monitored anesthesia care, and other anesthetics for surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures under the medical direction or supervision of an anesthesiologist. To assure safe and proper operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures. To analyze and evaluate Doctorate of Nursing Practice Student (DNPS) learning activities to assure established quality patient care. Education & Experience Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesiology and four years of experience as a nurse anesthetist. Master's degree in nurse anesthesiology, nursing or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Mississippi RN license and an unrestricted license to practice as a nurse anesthetist.,Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures and techniques for the provision of anesthesia. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Management and leadership skills. Knowledge of software applications, operational workflow processes. Analytical and problem resolution skills. Detailed knowledge of anesthesia equipment and products. Knowledge of AANA council of accreditation, Mississippi Board of Nursing, UMMC, joint commission and CMS rules and regulations related to DNPS training, billing and participation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer local, general, inhalational, intravenous, monitored anesthesia care and other anesthetics for surgical, medical or obstetrical procedures under the medical direction or supervision of an anesthesiologist. Supports safety initiatives when coordinating DNPSs by identifying possible risk in processes, procedures, and devices and communicates the same by reporting adverse events or near misses to appropriate management authority through participation in facility, department, or unit patient safety indicatives. Serves as project manager for DNPS quality, compliance, and educational initiatives in coordination with chief CRNA and vice-chair of education to insure that clinical processes and documentation are consistent with current scientific literature and internal and external requirements (UMMC bylaws, CMS conditions of participation, joint commission elements of performance, etc.). Participates in the continuous revision of or in the development of DNPS workflows, clinical processes and other departmental quality improvement initiatives for DNPSs while supporting the use of current infection prevention practices and behaviors by all in the department of anesthesiology and perioperative areas. Regularly participates in the activities of the departmental case review and supports the activities of the morbidity and mortality conference of the department of anesthesiology. Coordinates the preparation, organization, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of all matters related to DNPS selection, onboarding, scheduling, assignments, and monitoring of DNPSs in conjunction with the anesthesia department office of education and the vice-chair of education when needed. Facilitates informal resolution of issues related to DNPSs such as disagreements between DNPSs and other departmental or hospital staff and makes recommendations, gives feedback, and initiates instruction for DNPS performance reviews. Confers with chair of anesthesiology, vice-chair of education, chief nurse anesthetist, and other pertinent individuals concerning policy recommendations, patient care, and operational issues. Acts as a liaison between the between DNPS affiliates and the department of anesthesiology to support clinical initiatives for DNPS planning, design, implementation and development. Oversees educational rotations and assessments of competencies for DNPSs (designing first then regularly updating educational and testing modules), while keeping track in electronic format of each DNPS's calendar and performance. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes Pay Class:

Salary FTE %: 100

Work Shift:

Day Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No Job Posting Date:

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