This role involves providing exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care, focusing on the whole individual's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs. This position is part of a core team providing timely anesthetic and emergency care in a 24/7 model, requiring a flexible, non-patterned schedule with in-house call responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures
Cultivate a patient-centric environment focusing on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others
Serve 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
Implement accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care
Understand physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures
Constantly monitor vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines
Ensure appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements
Protect information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure
Demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care
Continuously engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency
Requirements
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
AANA Certification
ACLS
DEA Registration
State of CT Controlled Substance Registration
Sharp concentration and focus, along with 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
Calm and reassuring manner
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Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management
Flexibility and adaptability
Intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities
Skills in observation, communication and motor functions
Mature behavioral and social attributes
Ability 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
Ability to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close
Ability to speak, hear and observe
Ability to communicate effectively, including speech, reading and writing
Sufficient motor function to elicit pertinent information
Ability to stand for long periods of time and wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy, X-Ray cases
Ability to lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height
Ability 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
Problem-solving skills, including measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis
Ability to comprehend 3-dimensional relationships and understand the spatial relationships
Emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of responsibilities
Ability to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress
Ability to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients
Nice to have:
Clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line
Benefits
$60,000 sign-on bonus
Call compensation program
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Paid time off
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Pension plan
Matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions
Employee wellness initiatives and support programs
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Student loan repayment program up to $20,000
Important Details
Work Schedule: Day / Evening
Scheduled Hours: 40
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
Notice Period: 90 days' notice required when transitioning or resigning from the call team
EMR System: EPIC
About the Company
Yale New Haven Hospital regularly ranks among the best hospitals in the U.S. and is the second largest employer in the New Haven area, with more than 12,000 employees. It is a non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national, and international referrals.
