Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Bridgeport, CT

Overview

Specialty:
Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA)
Hospital Site:
Bridgeport Hospital

Location:

Bridgeport, CT

Work Schedule:

Day / Evening
Scheduled

Hours:

24
Position Type: 0.60
EMR System: EPIC

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 that 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 within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

$60,000 Sign‑on Bonus Available!

• Clinical Care
  • The Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) 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
  • Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Quality Management
  • Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Professional Development
  • Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

EDUCATION:

Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist who has completed a Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program and is a graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, application pending for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Connecticut.

EXPERIENCE:

Recent graduate of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist training program. Preferred clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line, but none required.

LICENSURE:
State of CT RN license, ACLS. Must take and pass the certification exam by the Council on Accreditation on Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days of graduation.

SPECIAL

SKILLS:

Sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons, the surgical support team, patients and families. Calm and reassuring manner to inspire trust. Ability to manage anesthesia patient care immediately and responsively. Flexibility and adaptability required.

Competitive salary, 60‑hour weekly schedule (0.60 full time). $60,000 sign‑on bonus available. Up to $10,000 relocation assistance. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan, matched tax‑shielded annuity plan and Roth contributions. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Student loan repayment program up to $20,000.

Flexible schedules to ensure work‑life balance. Emphasis on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Opportunities for career advancement within a leading healthcare system.