Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

• 1. Clinical Care
• 1.1 The Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care.
• 2. Professional Skill
• 2.1 Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• 3. Information Management
• 3.1 The GRNA 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.
• 4. Quality Management
• 4.1 The GRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• 5. Professional Development
• 5.1 The GRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

EDUCATION

Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist who 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, application pending for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.

EXPERIENCE

Recent graduate of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist training program. Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required.

LICENSURE

State of CT RN license, ACLS Must take and pass the certification exam by the Council on Accreditation on Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days of graduation.

SPECIAL SKILLS

GRNA's must have sharp concentration and focus, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. GRNAs must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons and the surgical support team, as well as with patients and their families. A calm and reassuring manner is one way to inspire trust in patients, who may be apprehensive about surgery, as well as the surgical team. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter: 

Renee Stallone at Renee.Stallone@YNHH.ORG  

Websites:  www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers      www.ynhhs.org