Nurse Anesthetist

Northwell Health • Plainview, NY

5d

About The Position

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists. The role includes patient assessment, preparation and safety checks of anesthesia supplies and equipment, anesthesia administration under direct medical supervision, and assistance with post-anesthesia care. All listed responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Related duties not listed are not considered essential functions.

Requirements

• Master’s and/or doctoral degree in a related field.
• Graduation from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) within one year of graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-anesthesia assessments on patients.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks them for safety and proper function.
• Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines.
• Assists the anesthesiologist in preparing patients for surgery to help expedite the operating room schedule.
• Sets up IV fluids for each patient in the pre-op holding area and labels them with dates and times.
• Under direct medical supervision, performs general anesthesia, including airway management and all levels of sedation and monitored anesthesia care in an anesthetizing location.
• Assists with post-anesthesia care, including administering medication as needed, fluid management, respiratory weaning, and endotracheal extubation.
• Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time