Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Hackensack

Job summary

Responsibilities

• Administer various types of anesthesia including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care using techniques such as IV sedation, inhalation agents, spinal/epidural blocks, and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including review of patient history, labs, and imaging to assess anesthesia risks.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, adjusting anesthetic levels and managing vital signs, ventilation, and fluid status.
• Provide airway management and emergency support, including intubation and use of advanced airway devices.
• Ensure smooth postoperative recovery by managing pain, nausea, and other anesthesia-related effects.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of anesthesia plans, intraoperative events, and recovery notes.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance efforts, including case reviews and protocol refinement.
• Educate patients and families on anesthesia procedures, risks, and recovery expectations.
• Stay current with advancements in anesthesia practices, pharmacology, and equipment.
• Support training and mentorship of new CRNAs or students, when applicable.
• Comply with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.

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