CRNA, Healthcare Nursing

FT CRNA at Yale New Haven Health

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.

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.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Clinical Care:
  The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 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:
  The CRNA ensures appropriate documentation within hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, 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.
• Professional Development:
  The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Educated with:
Completion of Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program;
Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist;
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 APRN, PA, CRNA or CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be available during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.

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

CRNA's must have sharp concentration and focus, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. Must communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons and the surgical support team, as well as with patients and their families. A calm and reassuring manner inspires trust in patients and the surgical team. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

Must demonstrate intellectual‑conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication and motor functions; and mature behavioral and social attributes. Ability to detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment; functional vision and hearing; adequate tactile sensation; observe patients accurately at distance and close; speak, read and write effectively; sufficient motor function to elicit pertinent information; stand for long periods and wear lead where needed;

lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height; negotiate patient care environments; coordinate gross and fine muscular movements; comply with stress and adapt to changing environments.

160451

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care