Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This role involves administering anesthesia under the supervision of the Attending Anesthesiologist. The CRNA administers local, inhalation, intravenous and other anesthetics prescribed during surgery, deliveries or other medical procedures. The CRNA also institutes resuscitative procedures throughout the hospital, including the recovery room and is available at all times while on duty.

Requirements

• MS degree
• Current NYS RN License
• CRNA Certification or GRNA certificate with letter qualifying to sit for the national boards (with confirmation of graduation from the program director)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification
• NYS Infection Control Certificate
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs Complete Pre-Anesthetic Assessment. Includes significant laboratory data. Includes important aspects of patient history and physical. Aware of and fully comprehends history, physical, and laboratory data. Establishes good rapport with patients. Anticipates needs and possible problems. Takes initiative and functions independently. Review ID upon receiving patient, name and DOB. Respects patients rights.
• Provides Competent Post Anesthetic Management. Verifies with the PACU RN the patients first and last name on the ID bracelet. Maintains patient airway. Shows attentiveness to physiological needs. Provides full report to recovery person. Completes all records. Evaluates and resolves patient pain status. All medication and syringes properly disposed of. Takes care of equipment
• Demonstrates Professional Competence in Managing Anesthetic. Appropriate airway management. Exhibits safe and comfortable technical ability. Recognizes problems and takes appropriate corrective action (including seeking consultation). Demonstrates good judgment in emergency situation. Provides patient with safe and comfortable anesthetic. Aware of surgical events taking place. Keeps accurate record of pertinent information. Adapts with composure to changing situations. Coordinates with appropriate health care providers.
• Appropriately Prepares Anesthetic Management. Plan of care is developed in systematic manner based upon assessment, interpretation and anticipated procedure. Recognizes patient difficulties. Communicates information clearly and logically with Attending. Displays knowledge of current anesthetic principles in selecting anesthetic techniques
• Appropriately Prepares for Case Management. Assembles all essential equipment in an orderly manner. Has equipment ready and in working condition to safely administer anesthesia. Demonstrates knowledge of anticipated needs. Uses universal safety precautions. Label and properly store syringes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior