CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

Job Detail

Job Title:

CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

Department:

81022-Operating Room Unit

Location:

Farmington

FTE%:

1

Shift

Rotating

Search #:

2023-774

Closing Date:

Recruiter:

McNamara, Elizabeth

Additional Links:

UConn Health is searching for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art facility. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This critical role is located in the Operating Room Unit at John Dempsey Hospital.

At the UCHC, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of anesthetics to patients in a variety of areas throughout the facility.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

Shift Differentials for off shifts

13 eligible holidays

Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas

State of the art facility and campus

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 80 hours every 2 weeks. 30-minute unpaid meal break

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Prepares pre-anesthetic evaluations

Prepares anesthesia plans, and delivers all forms of general anesthesia

Performs emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility

Assists with quality assurance activities

Assists with explaining anesthetic risks, benefits and options to patients

Manage anesthesia care for a broad range of complex surgical procedures

Consistently monitor and accurately record on the anesthesia record

Provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in anesthesia

Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment to improve patient care services

Estimates blood volume loss and administers blood products as appropriate

Write pre/post operative medication orders

Participate in clinical teaching

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of medical and surgical diseases and the implications to anesthesia delivery

Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fluids and electrolytes

Knowledge of the side effects and interactions or all anesthesia drugs/cardiac drugs

Knowledge of complex anesthesia equipment

Skill in identifying and treating arrhythmias

Skill with spinal/epidural placement

Ability to work under extreme pressure in emergency situations

Ability to insert arterial and peripheral venous lines

Ability to practice with colleagues and peers utilizing a team concept

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).

Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class must be certified as Nurse Anesthetists and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut.

Incumbents must be Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and must possess and maintain American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.

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