What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Nurse position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) at Yale New Haven Health
As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), I deliver safe and effective anesthetic care for patients undergoing surgical procedures while collaborating with anesthesiologists and surgeons. My role includes continuous monitoring of patients' vital signs, ensuring meticulous documentation, and maintaining a patient-centered approach to address individual needs. Committed to quality management and professional development, I uphold a high standard of compassion and ethical behavior in patient care.
Clinical Care:
- The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care.
- 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.
- The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
Requirements:
- 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
- Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required
Qualifications:
- AANA Certification
- State of CT RN and APRN License
- ACLS DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration
Sharp concentration and focus are essential for a CRNA, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. Effective communication with surgeons, the surgical support team, patients, and their families is also crucial. A calm and reassuring manner inspires trust in patients and the surgical team. Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management is vital.
