Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Cardiac Department, Day Shift

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

81d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our Cardiac Department. In this role, the successful candidate will administer anesthesia under the supervision of the Attending Anesthesiologist, including local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics during surgery, deliveries, or other medical procedures. The CRNA will also institute resuscitative procedures throughout the hospital, including the recovery room, and be available at all times while on duty.

Requirements

• CRNA-Certified RN Anesthetist license should be obtained within 18 months of hire
• Masters Degree - CRNA program
• Current NYS RN License
• CRNA Certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NYS Infection Control Certificate
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs Complete Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, including significant laboratory data, patient history, and physical. Establishes good rapport with patients, anticipates needs and possible problems, and takes initiative to function independently. Reviews patient identification (name and DOB) and respects patients' rights.
• Appropriately Prepares for Case Management by assembling all essential equipment in an orderly manner, ensuring equipment is ready and in working condition. Demonstrates knowledge of anticipated needs and uses universal safety precautions. Labels and properly stores syringes.
• Appropriately Prepares Anesthetic Management by developing a systematic plan of care based on assessment, interpretation, and anticipated procedure. Recognizes patient difficulties, communicates information clearly and logically with the Attending, and displays knowledge of current anesthetic principles in selecting techniques.
• Demonstrates Professional Competence in Managing Anesthetic by providing appropriate airway management, exhibiting safe and comfortable technical ability, recognizing and correcting problems (including seeking consultation), demonstrating good judgment in emergencies, providing a safe and comfortable anesthetic, being aware of surgical events, keeping accurate records, adapting with composure to changing situations, and coordinating with appropriate health care providers.
• Provides Competent Post Anesthetic Management by verifying patient identification with the PACU RN, maintaining patient airway, showing attentiveness to physiological needs, providing a full report to recovery personnel, completing all records, evaluating and resolving patient pain status, and properly disposing of all medication and syringes. Takes care of equipment.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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