Nurse Anesthetist - Northampton

Mass General Brigham•Conversion Only - Massachusetts, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community. The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home! This is a per diem position with a payrate of $200/hr. The CRNA provides anesthesia services to patients. General responsibilities include evaluation of patients' medical history, participation in selection of type of anesthesia, administration and management of anesthetic as well as monitoring of patients before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements

Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse [CRNA - National] required

Responsibilities

Works directly with patients to provide information related to anesthesia and in preparation for procedures.
Collaborates with anesthesia, nursing and surgical teams when determining, communicating and managing appropriate types of anesthetic to be used, ensuring quality and safety.
Conducts the induction and maintenance of anesthesia under the direction of an appointed supervisor. Administers general (intravenous / inhalation) and regional anesthesia and, as required, serves as a resource related to anesthesia care within the OR and patient care environments.
Inserts invasive monitoring lines as required for an anesthetic; interprets the data and addresses as needed.
Monitors the life support functions of patients during period of anesthesia for procedures or emergencies as needed. Assesses, interprets and treats physiologic responses to anesthesia that include but not limited to oxygenation, circulation and ventilation. In care team environments, communicates necessary updates of patients’ condition and follows documentation protocols.
Prepares and evaluates the safety of anesthetic equipment, supplies, and drugs. Participates in drug or operational audits, projects and meetings as needed.
Works with the staff of the Pharmacy department in handling and use of drugs and related agents. Follows medication administration and waste protocols.
Provides observation and care in immediate post operative period until a report of pertinent information has been given to and responsibility for patient accepted by the RN or MD covering the appropriate recovery area.