Qualifications

• Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of CA andcomplies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerningCRNAs.
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council onAccreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification andRecertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by thisinstitution or state.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.

ClinicalClinical responsibilities of the CRNA are delineated by his or her clinical privileges and mayinclude:

• Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors,supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and painmanagement services; perform safety checks as needed.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs,accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.

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