Nurse Anesthetist

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. 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. Responsibilities The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient‑centric anesthetic care. Understand physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitoring vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines. 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. The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Qualifications Education Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Completion of Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program. Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 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 Prefer 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 a CRNA, PA, APRN 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 CRNAs must have sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, 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 and the surgical team. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required. Physical Demand CRNA must have intellectual‑conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; observation, communication and motor skills; mature behavioral and social attributes. Must detect and interpret monitoring alarms, have functional vision and hearing, adequate tactile sensation. Must stand for long periods, wear lead as required for fluoroscopy and X‑Ray cases, lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height, navigate patient care environments, and adapt to changing situations. Legal Requirements EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Requisition ID 112458 #J-18808-Ljbffr