Certified Nurse Anesthetist Job at Yale New Haven Health in Orange

Overview

Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide expert anesthesia care in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgical teams, ensuring patient safety and comfort during medical procedures. They manage anesthesia delivery, monitor vital signs, and address patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment on a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. CRNAs uphold high ethical standards, continuously engage in professional development, and contribute to quality patient-centered care within regulatory guidelines.

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.

Provides exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise. 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-pattered 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. Required to give 90 days notice when transitioning or resigning from the call team.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care – The 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 of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management – The CRNA demonstrates 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 a 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, 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 from physicians and other practitioners must be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.

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, the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, and clear, effective communication with surgeons, the surgical 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
CRNAs must have adequate intellectual, sensory, motor and coordination abilities to monitor and respond to patient needs. They must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and move between anesthesia locations. They must be able to observe and communicate effectively and operate monitoring equipment and imaging support as required.

Additional Information

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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

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 up to $60,000. Relocation Assistance - Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance. Benefits - Health, dental, vision insurance, retirement options. Employment Perks - Wellness programs, professional development, student loan repayment up to $20,000. Yale New Haven Hospital is a large, non-profit academic medical center with a broad regional footprint.

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