CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CT

Job Posting

Title:

CRNA/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Hospital Site: Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Location: 365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320

Work Schedule: Day/Night

Scheduled

Hours:

39 hours

Position Type: 0.99

EMR System: EPIC

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System 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.

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan, matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan, and Roth contributions. Relocation assistance is provided.

• Clinical Care
  • The CRNA implements accurate, safe, patient‑centric anesthetic care.
• Professional Skill
  • Completes a thorough anesthesia apparatus safety test, including the anesthesia machine and all monitoring equipment which will be used during the delivery of a given anesthetic. Documents the anesthesia record accordingly.
• Information Management
  • 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
  • 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.

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 Anesthetists. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.

Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience practicing as a CRNA with at least 6 months within YNHHS. Endorsed for promotion via the APP Career Ladder process. 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, CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process to be eligible.

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

CRNAs must have sharp concentration and focus, ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, communicate effectively with surgeons and support team, patients, and families. Calm and reassuring manner, immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management. Flexibility and adaptability required.

Demonstrate intellectual‑conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; observation, communication, motor functions; and mature behavioral and social attributes. Sensory: detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment; functional vision and hearing adequate. Must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close. Communication: speak, hear, observe. Motor: sufficient motor function to elicit pertinent information; stand for long periods; wear lead as needed;

lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height; negotiate patient care environments and move self/patients between anesthesia locations. Coordination of gross and fine movements, equilibrium, functional senses of touch and vision required. Intellectual: measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, synthesis. Problem‑solving critical skill. Behavioral and social attributes: emotional health to full utilize intellect, exercise good judgment, prompt completion of responsibilities.

Tolerate physical workload and function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments.

Yale New Haven Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment, training, promotion and other employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.