Nursing - Infection Control RN

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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

• 1.1 The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient‑centric anesthetic care.
• 2.1 Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• 3.1 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.

• 4.1 The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• 5.1 The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

• 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.
• 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.
• Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process.
• AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS, DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

• Sharp concentration and focus; ability to stay calm under stressful conditions.
• Clear and effective communication with surgeons, surgical support team, patients and families.
• Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management.
• Intellectual‑conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; sensory awareness to detect and interpret monitoring alarms.
• Motor function sufficient to elicit pertinent information and negotiate patient care environments.
• Behavioral and social attributes: emotional health, good judgment, timely completion of responsibilities, tolerance of physically taxing workloads, effectiveness under stress, adaptability to changing environments, flexibility, and learning in uncertain clinical conditions.