What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Professional position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Summary
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. The CRNA cultivates a patient-centric environment that focuses on the whole individual's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs.
Responsibilities:
Education: 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.
Licenses: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS DEA Registration, and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.
Skills: Sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, effective communication with surgeons and the surgical support team, patients, and their families.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. The CRNA cultivates a patient-centric environment that focuses on the whole individual's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care:
- The CRNA implements accurate and safe anesthetic care, prioritizing patient-centered principles.
- Professional Skill:
- The CRNA understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitoring vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
- Information Management:
- The CRNA ensures appropriate documentation within hospital and regulatory requirements, protecting information from unauthorized access or modification.
- Quality Management:
- The CRNA demonstrates 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.
Education: 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.
Licenses: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS DEA Registration, and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.
Skills: Sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, effective communication with surgeons and the surgical support team, patients, and their families.
