Nurse Anesthetist
About The Position
The Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists. The role includes patient assessments, preparing and checking supplies and equipment, supporting operating room preparation, administering anesthesia and sedation under direct medical supervision, and assisting with post-anesthesia care. The position requires a master's and/or doctoral degree in a related field, graduation from a COA-accredited nurse anesthesia program, an unencumbered New York State Registered Professional Nurse license, NBCRNA certification within one year of graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Compensation is determined based on applicable factors including location, specialty, relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.
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 medicating patients as needed, fluid management, respiratory weaning, and endotracheal extubation.
- Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
- Performs related duties as required.
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Job Type
Full-time
