Responsible for leading; and administering and monitoring anesthesia to patients during surgical and/or obstetrical procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct patient care (90% Clinical)
• Assist with on-boarding of new employees in the facility they lead
• Provide insight into nuances for the building and cases assigned there
• Is aware of cases that would benefit the CRNA to be involved in and assists getting new hire assigned to those rooms, including moving an orientee to a room with positive case experience when available
• Participates in implementation and follow up of departmental policies/initiatives
• Machine checks
• Anesthesia pause compliance
• Time out compliance
• Joint commission requirements
• SI review and follow up
• RQI facilitation and compliance
• Expert on equipment specific to facility
• Oversee workflow, processes, and teamwork
• Round on rooms to observe timeouts, Joint Commission compliance and documentation
• Supports Charge CRNAs in their role
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Document and escalate issues as needed to Associate Chief/Chief
• Provide opportunities to show support and build teamwork
• Willing to share role of educating providers in lead area as well as follow up on quality metrics as directed by Education/Quality Lead, Associate and Chief
• Provide input for CRNA evaluations
• Provide documentation to Chief and Coordinator of kudos and issues that develop throughout the year to be added to CRNAs file
• Meet with CRNA and Associate Chief/Chief to provide input into CRNA evaluation
• May represent the CRNAs at meetings as well as participate on appropriate committees as assigned
• Lead position responsibilities as a resource and consultant to CRNA staff and Chief CRNA as well as anesthesiologists are ongoing and extend beyond office time.
• Serves as a role model for policies, procedures, teamwork, and positive attitude
• Willing to provide clear and concise spread of information up and down the communication chain
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years experience as CRNA.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - State Board of Nursing Current license in good standing to practice as a CRNA in the state of Kansas.
• Maintain appropriate continuing education credits for CRNA recertification as defined by the AANA and the council on recertification of nurse anesthetists.

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards.
• Willing to have difficult conversations as needed and escalate issues to Chief or Assistant as needed.

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks.

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