Yale New Haven Health is hiring: Nurse Anesthesiologist in Milford

Overview

A Nurse Anesthesiologist (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) delivers safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with medical teams for surgical and medical procedures. This role requires adaptability to a flexible schedule including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays, and involves managing anesthesia in a fast-paced hospital environment. The CRNA ensures continuous patient care, follows regulatory standards, engages in professional development, and contributes ethically and compassionately to patient outcomes.

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 - guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
• Professional Skill: Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Information Management: The CRNA ensures appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information in all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management: The CRNA demonstrates high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Professional Development: The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Qualifications

• Education: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; Completion of a Certified Nurse Anesthesia Training Program; Graduates of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs; Current State of Connecticut Nursing License; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Connecticut.
• Experience: Prefer clinical experience as a CRNA in the given specialty/service line, but none required. Appointment and credentialing through the Medical Staff process are required for APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs.
• Licensure: AANA Certification; State of CT RN and APRN License; ACLS; DEA Registration and CT Controlled Substance Registration.
• Special Skills: Ability to maintain concentration and composure under stress; clear, effective communication with surgeons, staff, patients, and families; flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings.
• Physical Demands: Ability to observe, communicate, and interpret monitoring data; adequate vision and hearing; ability to stand for long periods; lift up to 25 pounds; maneuver in patient care environments; strong coordination and functional use of senses; ability to work under physically taxing workloads and adapt to changing environments.

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter: James Hammell. Book time to meet with us.

Position Overview

$60K Sign-on Bonus Available!

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

• Excellent work environment - Embrace a flexible, non-traditional schedule with in-house call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be recognized for your commitment with our call compensation program.
• Career Advancement - Opportunities for professional growth within our healthcare system.
• Compensation Package - Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus of $60,000; relocation assistance up to $10,000.
• Benefits - Health, dental, vision insurance; pension plan; tax-sheltered and Roth accounts.
• Employment Perks - Wellness programs, professional development, continuing education, and student loan repayment up to $20,000.

YNHHS is a non-profit, 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center with a large regional presence. New Haven offers a vibrant community with arts, history, and dining. This description reflects the role as posted and may be amended as needed.

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