CRNA - Anesthesiology

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital•Plattsburgh, NY

13d•$100 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

The CRNA administers anesthesia within their scope of practice. The CRNA provides an assessment of the patient for the attending physician’s review and selection of an anesthesia care plan. The CRNA possesses the cognitive skills, technical skills, administrative skills, and personality qualities to effectively carry out the anesthesia care plan. The CRNA maintains a commitment to excellence, caring and cooperation. The CRNA maintains an ongoing awareness of patient rights to privacy and carries out the guidelines defined in the organization’s confidentiality policy. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Requirements

B.S.N or Bachelor’s degree in health care field required.
C.R.N.A Master’s degree required.
One to two years of relevant work experience preferred.
Must have a current NYS Registered Nurse License.
Must have a current CRNA certification.
ACLS required.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.