Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Per Diem MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is currently hiring qualified CRNA’s to work at our Main Campus in Boston, MA. This advanced practice position offers interested individuals the opportunity to develop their clinical skills with a dynamic anesthesia team in a large, academic medical center with a rich history and strong medical school affiliation. The CRNA I is a board-certified licensed clinician who provides anesthesia services to all patients in the organization. General responsibilities include review of patients' medical history, administration and management of anesthesia, and monitors patient during procedure or throughout peri-operative period. Incumbent is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). At MGH, CRNAs have a great working relationship with anesthesiologists and are part of an integrated care team model. We have an exceptional leadership team, an extensive orientation and training program and regularly scheduled check-ins to support new graduate CRNAs and ensure they succeed in an acute, fast paced environment. Our focus on teaching, learning, and innovation prepares our CRNAs for growth and development within the department.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
• Mass Registered Nurse preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and pharmacology as related to anesthesia.
• Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of cases and environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to keep up with up to date best practices in the field of anesthesia.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
• Foreign language skills for patient population is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review of patients' medical history
• Administration and management of anesthesia
• Monitors patient during procedure or throughout peri-operative period
• Supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
• Place IVs, A-lines and central lines
• Perform spinals, epidurals, fiberoptic intubations and occasional regional blocks
• Handle a wide variety of cases including trauma, burns, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, vascular, thoracic, electrophysiology, endoscopy, interventional radiology, and pediatrics
• Collaborate with expert clinicians in the OR (e.g. providers, nurses and surgeons)
• Work synergistically with anesthesiologists in a care team model
• Gain access to the full scope of anesthesia practices and increased autonomy over time

Benefits

• Departmental specific benefits include meeting time and an educational stipend.
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level