CRNA Researcher​

CRNA Researcher at Yale New Haven Health Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) conducts safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with the surgical team, ensuring quality and continuity of care. This role entails working in a high-pressure environment with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to provide essential anesthesia services during medical procedures. CRNAs are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient safety, continuously engaging in professional development.

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.

• Clinical Care
• Implements accurate, safe, patient-centred 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
• 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 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 able to be obtained 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.

Sharp concentration and focus, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons and the surgical support team, as well as with patients and their families. Calm and reassuring manner to inspire trust in patients, who may be apprehensive about surgery, as well as the surgical team. Immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

A CRNA must be able to demonstrate intellectual-conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication, and motor functions; and mature behavioural and social attributes. Sensory- CRNA must be able to detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment. Functional vision, hearing, no impairment of sense of smell, and tactile sensation must be adequate. CRNA must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close. Communication-CRNA should be able to speak, hear, and observe. CRNA must be able to communicate effectively- includes speech, reading, and writing. Motor -CRNA should have sufficient motor function to elicit pertinent information. CRNAs should be able to stand for long periods of time and wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy, X-Ray cases. CRNAs must have the ability to lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height. CRNA must be able to negotiate patient care environments and be able to move self/patients between anesthesia locations. Coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision is required. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities-Abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem-solving, the critical skill demanded requires all of these intellectual abilities. CRNA should be able to comprehend 3-dimensional relationships and understand the spatial relationships. Behavioural and Social Attributes -CRNA must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of responsibilities. CRNA must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress and able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.

$60K Sign-on Bonus Available

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment

Embrace a flexible, non-traditional schedule with in-house call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be recognized for your commitment with our call compensation program.

Career Advancement

Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.

Compensation Package

Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a generous sign-on bonus of $60,000.

Relocation Assistance

We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance , your journey can be seamless, with up to $10,000 in relocation assistance .

Benefits:

Competitive salary, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance . Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions .

Employment Perks

Employee wellness initiatives and support programs . Professional development and continuing education opportunities . Student loan repayment program up to $20,000 .

Yale New Haven Hospital regularly ranks among the best hospitals in the U.S. and is the second-largest employer in the New Haven area, with more than 12,000 employees. A non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national, and international referrals. New Haven is an intriguing city with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, or delicious food.

Keywords

CRNA, anesthesia, patient care, nurse anesthetist, medical procedures, surgical anesthesia, anesthetic care, healthcare, advanced practice nurse, patient safety

Salary : $20,000