Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), new rates available
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: Westerly
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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.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.For more information, please contact
Natasha Rotella at EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities
- 1. Clinical Care
- 1.1 The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
implements accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care.
- 2. Professional Skill
- 2.1 Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic
considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital
signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according
to ASA guidelines.
- 3. Information Management
- 3.1 The CRNA ensures appropriate documentation within the
accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects
information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film,
voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification,
destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
- 4. Quality Management
- 4.1 The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of
moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and
commitment to patient care.
- 5. Professional Development
- 5.1 The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and
advance professional competency.QualificationsEDUCATIONCertified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Completion of Certified Nurse
Anesthetist Training Program Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetist Council on accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of
Connecticut.EXPERIENCEPrefer clinical working experience as a CRNA
within the given specialty/service line recommended, 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
able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in
order to be eligible.LICENSURECertified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License,
ACLS DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance
RegistrationSPECIAL SKILLSCRNA's 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 and the surgical support team, as well as
with patients and their families. A calm and reassuring manner is
one way to inspire trust in patients, who may be apprehensive about
surgery, as well as the surgical team. Anesthetic patient
management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and
adaptability are required.PHYSICAL DEMANDA CRNA must be able to
demonstrate intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative
abilities; skills in observation, communication and motor
functions; and mature behavioral and social attributes. Sensory-
CRNA must be able to detect and interpret changes in monitoring
alarms and equipment. Functional vision, hearing. no impairment of
sense of smell and tactile sensation must be adequate. CRNA must be
able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and
close.Communication-CRNA should be able to speak, hear and observe.
CRNA must be able to communicate effectively- includes speech,
reading and writing.Motor -CRNA should have sufficient motor
function to elicit pertinent information. CRNAs should be able to
stand for long periods of time and wear lead as needed for
fluoroscopy, X-Ray cases. CRNAs must have the ability to lift 25
pounds and reach above and below shoulder height. CRNA must be able
to negotiate patient care environments and be able to move
self/patients between anesthesia locations. Coordination of both
gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use
of the senses of touch and vision is required.
Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative
Abilities-Abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning,
analysis and synthesis. Problem-solving, the critical skill
demanded requires all of these intellectual abilities. CRNA should
be able to comprehend 3-dimensional relationships and understand
the spatial relationships. Behavioral and Social Attributes -CRNA
must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of
intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt
completion of responsibilities. CRNA must be able to tolerate
physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under
stress and able to adapt to changing environments, display
flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties
inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, Middletown , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), new rates available, Healthcare , Westerly, Connecticut
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