RN; Nurse ECC

RN (Nurse) ECC at Yale New Haven Health summary: A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides safe, patient-centered anesthesia care during medical and surgical procedures, collaborating closely with anesthesiologists and surgical teams. The role requires continuous monitoring of patient vitals, adherence to regulatory documentation standards, and maintaining high ethical and professional standards. CRNAs must possess strong communication, critical thinking, and physical abilities to manage anesthesia in diverse clinical settings while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EDUCATION

• 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.

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.
• 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 to be eligible.

LICENSURE

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (AANA Certification).
• State of CT RN and APRN License.
• ACLS, DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions.
• Clear and effective communication with surgeons, surgical support team, patients, and families.
• Calm and reassuring manner to inspire trust.
• Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Demonstrated intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication, and motor functions.
• Ability to detect and interpret monitoring alarms and equipment changes.
• Functional vision, hearing; adequate tactile sensation.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Motor function sufficient to stand for long periods, wear lead for fluoroscopy or X‑Ray cases, lift 25 pounds, reach above and below shoulder height, and move patients between anesthesia locations.
• Capability to coordinate gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of touch and vision.
• Emotional health to manage stress, adapt to changing environments, and handle uncertainties inherent in clinical problems.

All qualified applicants are considered.

To learn more, please email or schedule an interview with our In-House Provider Recruiter:
James Hammell
www.ynhhs.org

YNHHS Requisition