APP Nurse Anesthetist I

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and providers to administer general anesthesia and manage patients of all ages across a broad range of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Provides consultative services, places invasive lines, and monitors patients vigilantly to ensure optimal outcomes. Verifies patient identity, surgical procedures, and preoperative assessments while maintaining patient confidentiality and thorough documentation. Enhances skills through ongoing education, contributes to unit teamwork, and supports a work-life friendly schedule. Ensures safe, care by working to the full scope of practice in diverse clinical settings.

Essential Functions

• Performs safety and performance checks on anesthesia equipment and verifies supplies before care.

• Conducts pre-anesthetic preparation, patient evaluation, and obtains informed consent.

• Selects, prepares, and administers anesthetic agents and manages anesthesia care.

• Monitors patient responses during anesthesia and manages induction, maintenance, and emergence.

• Inserts and manages invasive lines, catheters, and airway devices as required.

• Recognizes and treats abnormal patient responses and initiates corrective measures.

• Documents all clinical activities according to departmental and hospital standards.

• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates students and other personnel as assigned.

• Maintains licensure, certification, and compliance with policies, regulations, and continuing education.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia Program

Experience Requirement

0+ years of experience in a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as documentation or anesthesia-related procedures); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional exposure to radiation and burns.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Manager, Anesthesia Services

Shift:

Time Type:

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky