Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and medical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anesthetizes patients, selects appropriate drugs, and monitors patient status throughout procedures.
- Induces, maintains, and adjusts anesthesia, managing emergencies as needed.
- Communicates patient condition with surgical team and interprets hemodynamic data.
- Performs comprehensive preoperative assessments and organizes OR equipment and supplies.
- Coordinates with staff to ensure patient safety, including positioning and troubleshooting equipment.
- Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and charts accurately in the EMR.
- Transports patients safely and provides handoff reports.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to colleagues, staff, and students.
Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing (required). Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a clinical setting are essential.