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 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 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.

Experience Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRN, PA, CRNA and CNM 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 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 Sharp concentration and focus, and the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. Ability 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 to inspire trust in patients who may be apprehensive about surgery.

Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management. Flexibility and adaptability. Physical Demand Demonstrate intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication and motor functions; and mature behavioral and social attributes.

Detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment; functional vision, hearing; adequate sense of smell and tactile sensation. Speak, hear, observe, read ,write and communicate effectively. Stand for long periods of time and wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy, 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, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision. Problem‑solving, critical skill demanding measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis.

Possess emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual abilities and good judgment. Tolerate physically taxing workloads and function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environments and handle uncertainties inherent in many patients’ clinical problems. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected class. YNHHS Requisition ID 112458 #J-18808-Ljbffr