Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - New Haven, CT

Yale-New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Provides exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise. Overview: A call CRNA is part of a core team of dedicated CRNAs who provide timely anesthetic and emergency care for patients in a 24/7 model. This position is full-time and distinguished from non-call CRNAs who have a regular, patterned schedule. A call CRNA position entails a flexible, non-pattered schedule with in-house call responsibilities including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. A call CRNA possesses excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A call CRNA is eligible for the call compensation program in recognition of the position and commitment to the core team. Schedule Requirements: Availability to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of the restricted in-house call rotation in partnership with other members of the core call team. Willingness to respond to emergency calls and provide anesthesia services within the hospital setting. Required to give 90 days’ notice when transitioning or resigning from the call team.

Requirements

• Completion of Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program.
• Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Council on accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
• Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.
• Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required.
• AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons and the surgical support team, as well as with patients and their families.
• Ability to stay calm under stressful conditions.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Implement accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care.
• Understand physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitor vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information of all forms from unauthorized access.
• Demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees