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KEY RESULT AREAS

ACTIVITIES

• Pre & post-operative anesthesia evaluation of patients done.

• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist in a timely fashion when surgical schedule changes are instituted and/or a case needs to be cancelled.

• Maintains effective communication with consultant Anesthesiologist/ Medical Director to ensure a continuum of quality and efficient delivery of surgical/anesthesia services.

• Accurately and thoroughly charts pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.

• Identifies and treats intra operative & post-operative anesthesia complications.

• Oversees the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and keeps an anesthesia provider available to the nurse until the last patient is discharged verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.

• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist at any time when it appears to be unsafe to operate the ORs - i.e. lack of oxygen.

Patient Management done

• Responsible for completion of preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.

• Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.

• Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.

• Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intra operatively.

• Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia

• Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.

• Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.

• Maintains the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway.

• Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.

• Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period.

• Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

• Oversight management of critical ill patient in the ICU.

Training and Development done.

• Keeps current in anesthesia by reading professional literature, attending seminars, etc.

• Seeks opportunities to teach staff both clinically and didactically with regards to pediatric advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management.

• Maintains competency of anesthesia practice in accordance with professional standards established by the profession.

• Participates in resuscitation of patient when required.

• In collaboration with nursing management work towards training/ CME for critical care nurses and Medical officers.

• Ensures own professional development to enhance own competencies through self-assessment and/or formal performance appraisal on regular basis according to the hospital (and own) professional development plan;

• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning.

• Identifies personal development and training needs and work with the supervisor to, help facilitate education and professional development where possible.

• Maintains a good quality learning environment that supports continuing professional development, creativity and being proactive.

Spiritual Ministry participation

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Any other official duties

• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the HRM. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.