Nurse Anesthetist Job at Yale New Haven Health in Oxford

Overview

Nurse Anesthetist at Yale New Haven Health summary: A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgical teams for medical and surgical procedures. The role requires flexibility to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency calls, maintaining high standards of professionalism, clinical skill, and patient safety. Continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory documentation and ethical standards are essential to deliver comprehensive anesthetic care within the hospital setting.

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.

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 within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management: The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard 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 Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program; Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.

Experience
Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line; not required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Licensure
AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS, DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

Special Skills
CRNAs must have sharp concentration and focus, the ability to stay calm under stress, clear and effective communication with surgeons, the surgical team, patients, and families. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

Physical Demands
CRNA must have adequate perception, vision, hearing, and tactile sensation; the ability to observe patients at distance and close. Must be able to communicate effectively; stand for long periods; lift up to 25 pounds; move patients; coordinate gross and fine motor movements; and adapt to changing clinical environments.

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter:

James Hammell

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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 in relocation assistance.
• Benefits - Health, dental, vision insurance; pension plan with tax-sheltered annuity and Roth contributions; paid time off.
• Employment Perks - Employee wellness programs, professional development, continuing education, and student loan repayment up to $20,000.

Yale New Haven Hospital is a non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center with a large regional impact. New Haven offers a vibrant community with arts, history, and diverse dining.

Keywords

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, anesthesia, patient care, surgical procedures, anesthesiologist collaboration, emergency response, clinical skills, patient safety, hospital care