CRNA-Casual (RM)- Anesthesia

Northwell Health • Staten Island, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with Anesthesiologists.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, required.
• Must present evidence of passing certifying examination administered by AANA within one (1) year of employment.
• Current License and Registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Satisfactory completion of the Department of Anesthesia orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-anesthesia patient interview.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks same for safety and proper function.
• Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines. Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
• Assists in expediting Operating Room schedule by assisting anesthesiologist in preparing the patient.
• Maintains close control of cleaning and sterilizing anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Starts each patient's IV line in the pre-op holding area.
• Sets up IV fluids for each patient in the pre-pp holding area, and labels each with dates/times.
• Stocks adequate amount of narcotics and maintain adequate records of narcotic sheets.
• Answers Code 99 (Blue) and all emergency calls and appropriately documents in medical record.
• Handles calls for elective intubation.
• Mixes anesthetics, relaxants and resuscitative drip solutions, etc.
• Participates in in-service instruction and departmental conferences.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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