Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CRNA.

In this role, the successful candidate Administers anesthesia under the supervision of the Attending Anesthesiologist, administers local, inhalation, intravenous and other anesthetics prescribed during surgery, deliveries or other medical procedures. Institutes resuscitative procedures throughout the hospital, including the recovery room and is available at all times while on duty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs Complete Pre-Anesthetic Assessment. Includes significant laboratory data. Includes important aspects of patient history and physical. Aware of and fully comprehends history, physical, and laboratory data. Establishes good rapport with patients. Anticipates needs and possible problems. Takes initiative and functions independently. Review ID upon receiving patient, name and DOB. Respects patients rights.
• Provides Competent Post Anesthetic Management. Verifies with the PACU RN the patients first and last name on the ID bracelet. Maintains patient airway. Shows attentiveness to physiological needs. Provides a full report to the recovery person. Completes all records. Evaluates and resolves patient pain status. All medication and syringes properly disposed of. Takes care of equipment
• Demonstrates Professional Competence in Managing Anesthetics. Appropriate airway management. Exhibits safe and comfortable technical ability. Recognizes problems and takes appropriate corrective action (including seeking consultation). Demonstrates good judgment in emergency situations. Provides patients with safe and comfortable anesthetic. Aware of surgical events taking place. Keeps an accurate record of pertinent information. Adapts with composure to changing situations. Coordinates with appropriate health care providers.
• Appropriately Prepares Anesthetic Management. Plan of care is developed in a systematic manner based upon assessment, interpretation and anticipated procedure. Recognizes patient difficulties. Communicates information clearly and logically with Attending. Displays knowledge of current anesthetic principles in selecting anesthetic techniques
• Appropriately Prepares for Case Management. Assembles all essential equipment in an orderly manner. Has equipment ready and in working condition to safely administer anesthesia. Demonstrates knowledge of anticipated needs. Uses universal safety precautions. Label and properly store syringes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a MS degree. Current NYS RN License, CRNA Certification or GRNA certificate with letter qualifying to sit for the national boards (with confirmation of graduation from the program director). BLS, ACLS, PALS certification, NYS Infection Control Certificate.

Required Licenses: CRNA-Certified RN Anesthetist, Registered Nurse License-NYS, CRNA-Certified RN Anesthetist, Registered Nurse License-NYS

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NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.