Brigham and Women's Hospital
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA BWH Per Diem
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of patients 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 the main operating rooms, Labor and Delivery, and designated “Out of OR” anesthesia locations (i.e., Radiology, MRT, etc.). CRNAs also fulfill a teaching function for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists that rotate to the BWH from Northeastern University for their clinical experience. Clinical research may be available as an adjunct for the CRNA who is interested in that area of practice, depending on protocols available, but it is not a department requirement, nor is it usually sponsored by the anesthesia department. All CRNAs must comply with federal, state, hospital, and departmental guidelines as they pertain to the delivery of anesthesia care at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Education Diploma Nursing required and Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia Practice required.
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] – National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The CRNA must show evidence of analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
Must have physical abilities and manual dexterity to function as an anesthesia care provider and have the ability to administer all types of anesthetics, using a variety of techniques.
Clinical Responsibilities
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
Pre-anesthetic medication
General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Regional anesthesia placement and monitoring
Sedation techniques
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
Airway management techniques
Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base management
Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
Central venous catheter placement
Pulmonary artery catheter placement
Acute and chronic pain therapy
Post-anesthesia care/discharge
Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
About Us Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a 793-bed, world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts. Consistently ranking in the top 20 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report, we serve patients from New England, across the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 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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Education Diploma Nursing required and Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia Practice required.
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] – National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The CRNA must show evidence of analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
Must have physical abilities and manual dexterity to function as an anesthesia care provider and have the ability to administer all types of anesthetics, using a variety of techniques.
Clinical Responsibilities
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
Pre-anesthetic medication
General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Regional anesthesia placement and monitoring
Sedation techniques
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
Airway management techniques
Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base management
Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
Central venous catheter placement
Pulmonary artery catheter placement
Acute and chronic pain therapy
Post-anesthesia care/discharge
Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
About Us Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a 793-bed, world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts. Consistently ranking in the top 20 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report, we serve patients from New England, across the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 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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