CRNA Administrator

Overview 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. Responsibilities Clinical Care: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (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 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. Quality Management: The CRNA is expected to demonstrate 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 and graduation from a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Connecticut. Experience : Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line; 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 reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to 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 remain calm under stressful conditions, communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons, surgical support team members, patients, and families, and maintain a calm and reassuring manner to inspire trust. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required. Physical Demand : CRNAs must possess sufficient motor function to stand for long periods, wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy or X‑ray cases, lift up to 25 pounds, reach above and below shoulder height, and move themselves or patients between anesthesia locations. Adequate sensory, perceptual, and communication abilities are required to detect and interpret monitoring alarms and equipment changes, and to provide accurate patient observation, speech, reading, and writing. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 112458 #J-18808-Ljbffr