Certified Nurse Anesthetist Job at Yale New Haven Health in Easton

Certified Nurse Anesthetist at Yale New Haven Health

Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgical teams across a variety of medical and surgical procedures. They maintain continuous patient monitoring and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while adapting to fast-paced, emergency environments. CRNAs engage in ongoing professional development, uphold high ethical standards, and support patient safety and care quality within hospital settings.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System 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.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

• Excellent work environment - Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.
• Career Advancement - Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
• Compensation Package - Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you\'re looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
• Relocation Assistance - We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
• Benefits - Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
• Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physician. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

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
• Professional Skill
  • Understand physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures; constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Information Management
  • Ensure appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management
  • Demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Professional Development
  • 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; 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 from physicians and other practitioners must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Licensure
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; 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, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. CRNAs must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons, the surgical support team, patients and families. A calm and reassuring manner helps inspire trust. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

Physical Demands
CRNA must be able to demonstrate intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; observe, communicate, and motor function skills; and mature behavioral and social attributes. Must detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment; have functional vision and hearing; no impairment of sense of smell and tactile sensation; able to observe a patient accurately at distance and up close. Must be able to speak, hear, read, and write effectively. Must stand for long periods and wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy or X-Ray cases. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and move patients between anesthesia locations. Capable of coordinating gross and fine motor movements, balance, and use of senses of touch and vision. Ability to reason, analyze, and solve problems; comprehend 3-dimensional relationships; demonstrate emotional health and good judgment; tolerate physically taxing workloads and function under stress.

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Keywords

Certified Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Anesthesia Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Care, Surgical Procedures, Advanced Practice Nurse, Healthcare, Yale New Haven Health, Emergency Care