CRNA (SI)- Anesthesia

Northwell • New York, NY

17h

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 the certifying examination administered by the 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees