The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs nurse anesthesia and peri-procedural activities in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or other lawfully qualified health care provider. A nurse anesthetist shall not prescribe a medical treatment regimen or make a medical diagnosis except, under the supervision of a licensed physician. The individual nurse anesthetist shall be accountable for the outcome of his or her actions.

The CRNA provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of each patient. The CRNA’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of nursing practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The CRNA follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The CRNA practices within the nurse practice act for CRNA’s and their license.

The CRNA demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The CRNA demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs registered nursing duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.