Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 36 hrs- Faulkner
Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.
Clinical Responsibilities The following list delineates the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
Pre-anesthetic medication
General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Regional anesthesia monitoring
Sedation techniques
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
Airway management techniques
Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
Acute and chronic pain therapy
Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies
Post-anesthesia care/discharge
Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards
Working Conditions Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated "Out of OR" locations such as Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically distant from the main ORs. In these environments, work proceeds around equipment that involves electrical, mechanical, gas-driven, radiation and laser emitting devices. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.
Education
Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
Mass Registered Nurse preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Experience
Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and pharmacology as related to anesthesia
Foreign language skills for patient population is desired
Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care
Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Ability to keep up with up to date best practices in the field of anesthesia
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is a 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you\'re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Brigham and Women\'s Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Clinical Responsibilities The following list delineates the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
Pre-anesthetic medication
General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Regional anesthesia monitoring
Sedation techniques
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
Airway management techniques
Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
Acute and chronic pain therapy
Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies
Post-anesthesia care/discharge
Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards
Working Conditions Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated "Out of OR" locations such as Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically distant from the main ORs. In these environments, work proceeds around equipment that involves electrical, mechanical, gas-driven, radiation and laser emitting devices. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.
Education
Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
Mass Registered Nurse preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Experience
Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and pharmacology as related to anesthesia
Foreign language skills for patient population is desired
Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care
Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Ability to keep up with up to date best practices in the field of anesthesia
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is a 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you\'re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Brigham and Women\'s Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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