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Yale New Haven Health

CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist

Yale New Haven Health, Easton, Connecticut, us, 06612

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Overview Yale New Haven Health is looking for a CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist in Easton, CT.

This local job opportunity with ID 3493404304 is live since 2026-01-02 01:47:59.

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.

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.

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, 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 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

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 focused 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 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‑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. 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 physiological implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.

Information Management

Ensures appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.

Quality Management

Demonstrates 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 a Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program, graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the 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

Preferred clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but not required.

APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs 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 or CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be obtainable 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

Sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions.

Clear and effective communication with surgeons, surgical support team, patients, and families.

Calm and reassuring manner to inspire trust in patients and the surgical team.

Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management.

Flexibility and adaptability required.

Physical Demand

Demonstrate intellectual‑conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication, and motor functions; mature behavioral and social attributes.

Detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment.

Functional vision, hearing; adequate sense of smell and tactile sensation.

Communicate effectively (speech, reading, writing).

Stand for long periods, wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy or X‑ray cases; lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height.

Move self/patients between anesthesia locations; coordinate gross and fine muscular movements, balance, and functional use of touch and vision.

Comprehend 3‑dimensional relationships and spatial relationships.

Possess emotional health to tolerate physically taxing workloads and function effectively under stress; adapt to changing environments and uncertainty.

To learn more, please email or schedule an interview with our In‑House Provider Recruiter: James Hammell – James.Hammell@YNHH.ORG (www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers, www.ynhhs.org).

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 134457 read more.

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