Chief Nurse Anesthetist manages and schedules Nurse Anesthetists who plan, arrange and secure necessary anesthesia equipment. Aids Anesthesiologist in organizing courses of instruction for students, and partakes in resulting programs and demonstrations. Being a Chief Nurse Anesthetist prepares reports and compiles data dealing with specific anesthesia, drugs and techniques, and patients' reactions to them. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Chief Nurse Anesthetist requires Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Nurse Anesthetist typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Chief Nurse Anesthetist typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Looking for an Experienced Nurse Leader to join a community hospital in Maine as their CNO
Still hiring during COVID-19
Permanent and full-time opportunity
The position is with a 25 bed acute care facility that offers state-of-the art technology and specialty services almost unheard of in a small rural hospital.
The VP of Nursing Services, as chief nursing officer, is responsible for management of the nursing services department and for the direction and supervision of all nursing service functions and activities. This position is responsible for the quality of patient care and insures that sufficient and properly prepared personnel carry out all nursing functions. Is knowledgeable about social, economic and legal issues affecting the healthcare system and seeks opportunities for keeping staff up-to-date in healthcare practices. Develops awareness of, directs implementation of and ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice that promote optimum health care delivery. This is a high visibility position that may require use of Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions.For more information - please contact .