Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-Bridgeport, CT

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Bridgeport, CT at Yale New Haven Health

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide safe, patient‑centered anesthesia care in collaboration with medical teams during surgical and medical procedures. They ensure continuous patient monitoring, documentation, and respond effectively to emergencies within a 24/7 call rotation. CRNAs maintain professional competency and adhere to high ethical standards to deliver quality care in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share Yale New Haven Health System’s Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do every day.

• Excellent work environment with flexible schedules to ensure work‑life balance.
• Patient‑centered focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education.
• Career advancement opportunities within an esteemed healthcare system.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Relocation assistance for a smooth transition.
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive salary, health, dental, vision, pension plan, tax‑sheltered annuity plan, and Roth contributions.
• Employee wellness initiatives, professional development, and continuing education opportunities.

• 1. Clinical Care
  • The CRNA implements accurate, safe, patient‑centric anesthetic care.
• 2. Professional Skill
  • Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry per ASA guidelines.
• 3. Information Management
  • Ensures appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects all forms of information from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• 4. Quality Management
  • Demonstrates high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• 5. Professional Development
  • Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Education: Completion of a Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program and a graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program. Current Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Connecticut.

Experience: Preferred clinical experience as a CRNA within the specialty/service line, but not required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the affiliated medical staff and credentialed through the medical staff process.

Licensure: AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS, DEA Registration, and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

Special

Skills:

Sharp concentration, calm under stress, clear communication with surgeons and team, reassuring manner for patients, immediate and responsive anesthetic management, flexibility and adaptability.

Physical Demand: Ability to observe, communicate, and perform motor functions required for anesthesia work. Must maintain adequate vision, hearing, and tactile sense. Able to stand long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, negotiate patient care environments, and work under stress.

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

YNHHS Requisition

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. YNHHS