Anesthesiology Nurse Practitioner

As a member of the team, an Anesthesiologist Assistant or CRNA who practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The AA cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Now offering in some Georgia locations: 24-hour shifts, 12-hour nights and weekend shiftsFull and Part TimeJOB PURPOSE: As a member of the team, an APP (CRNA or Anesthesia Assistant) who practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The APP cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:BA/BS in Nursing with RN Licensure in Georgia and Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessorORMaster's Degree in AnesthesiaMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Georgia Licensure as CRNACertified by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts(NCCAA) ORCertified by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts(NCCAA)Georgia Licensure as Anesthesiologist AssistantANDBLS certification requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESAbility to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care teamAbility to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA or PA-AAEffective verbal and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplinesAbility to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) servedAbility to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needsKnowledge of infection prevention and control techniquesAbility to maintain confidential recordsAbility to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedureFacilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR DisclaimerThe above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical responsibilities of the PA-AA will be delegated by an anesthesiologist. Care is directed by an anesthesiologist who shares responsibility for the patient. With the direction of the anesthesiologist the PA-AA will: Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health historiesProvide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.Control anesthesia levels during procedures.Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure and heart rate.Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devicesAssist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures such as epidural and spinal injections.Assist in the application of monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, and evoked potentials. CRNAs please applyDisclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Created: 2025-12-08