Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Anesthesia Department

Job Summary / Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluation - Evaluate patients' pre-anesthesia condition, history and physical examination, laboratory, x-ray and ECG reports, nurses’ notes and records of previous hospitalizations and anesthetics prior to surgery as documented in pre-anesthesia record; perform pre-anesthesia patient interviews; request additional medical examination or consultation when indicated
• Peri-Anesthesia Care - Gather supplies and check safety and proper function prior to initiation of anesthetic procedure; assist in positioning of patient on operating table; apply, attach or insert devices for monitoring patients' vital; induce anesthesia with an anesthesiologist; monitor and support life functions during peri-operative period at all times.
• Post-Operative Care - Continuously evaluate patient during transport to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); perform patient re-evaluation on admission and discharge from post-anesthesia; work collaboratively with PACU team during the recovery period.
• Coordinate with Anesthesia attendings, nursing and surgical staff to ensure that the daily operating room schedule runs efficiently.

• The successful applicant will be a member of an interdisciplinary team and will work collaboratively to support Surgical Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS license
• ACLS & BLS required
• A Master’s Degree from a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program.
• Initial certification and continued recertification by the National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.

Position Shift:

Full Time including evening and weekend call coverage

Compensation & Benefit Package

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k) Plan
• Annual CME Benefit
• Professional Liability Coverage
• NYS License Reimbursement