Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNA: The CRNA is responsible for providing a complete range of anesthesia care for a

diverse Veteran population including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic

administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national

Joint Commission accreditation standards. The contracted CRNA is accountable to Chief

CRNA or delegate to provide the most effective delivery of quality anesthetic care for a

diverse Veteran population and broad range of situations throughout the medical center

while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The CRNA functions as a

cooperative and collegial team member with the entire staff. Responsibilities include, but

is not limited to, effectively performing pre-anesthetic evaluations; collaborating with the

interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan; delivering all forms of anesthesia;

providing intra- and post-operative patient care; provide emergency airway and

resuscitation management throughout the facility; and establish effective working

relationships with all levels of staff throughout MEDVAMC. The Chief CRNA, or

appropriate leadership delegate (i.e. Assistant Chief CRNA), and the supervising

anesthesiologist, will provide the CRNA with clinical oversight during their tour of duty.

More specific duties and responsibilities of the CRNA are described below and shall be

assessed by MEDVAMC prior to provider acceptance