Yale New Haven Health is hiring: Nurse Anesthetist in Shelton

Overview

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with surgical teams for various medical procedures. This role requires advanced clinical skills, flexibility to work variable schedules including nights and weekends, and a strong commitment to patient safety and professionalism. Continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards are essential to ensure high-quality 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 - guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Overview: A call CRNA is part of a core team of dedicated CRNAs who provide timely anesthetic and emergency care for patients in a 24/7 model. This position is full-time and distinguished from non-call CRNAs who have a regular, patterned schedule. A call CRNA position entails a flexible, non-patterned schedule with in-house call responsibilities including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. A call CRNA possesses excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A call CRNA is eligible for the call compensation program in recognition of the position and commitment to the core team.

Schedule Requirements: Availability to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of the restricted in-house call rotation in partnership with other members of the core call team. Willingness to respond to emergency calls and provide anesthesia services within the hospital setting. 90 days notice is requested when transitioning or resigning from the call team.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care
  • Implement accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
• Professional Skill
  • Understand physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures; constantly monitor vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Information Management
  • Ensure appropriate documentation within hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management
  • Demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Professional Development
  • Continuously engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Qualifications

Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; completion of a certified nurse anesthetist training program; graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation. 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, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN/PA/CRNA/CNM via appropriate reference letters must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Licensure
CRNA, 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, calmness under stress, clear communication with surgeons, the surgical support team, patients and families. A calm, reassuring manner helps build trust. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

Physical Demands
CRNAs must have the ability to observe and interpret monitoring alarms; functional vision and hearing; speak, read, and write; stand for long periods; lift up to 25 pounds; and move patients between anesthesia locations as needed. Strong motor function and coordination are required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing clinical problems.

Additional Information

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

Contact: James Hammell – Book time to meet with me.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran information available.

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 - Enhanced package with sign-on bonus of $60,000 and competitive pay.
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $10,000 relocation assistance available.
• Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; pension and retirement plans; paid time off; student loan repayment up to $20,000.

YNHHS is a large, non-profit medical center with a strong regional presence.

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