Job Description

Overview

Anesthesiologist Assistants, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to provide safe and effective anesthesia care during medical procedures. They ensure continuous patient monitoring, maintain detailed documentation, and uphold high ethical and professional standards in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role requires specialized education, licensure, excellent communication, and the ability to respond adaptively to emergencies and variable schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Overview: A call CRNA is part of a core team of dedicated CRNAs who provide timely anesthetic and emergency care for patients in a 24/7 model. This position is full-time and distinguished from non-call CRNAs who have a regular, patterned schedule. A call CRNA position entails a flexible, non-patterned schedule with in-house call responsibilities including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. A call CRNA possesses excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A call CRNA is eligible for the call compensation program in recognition of the position and commitment to the core team.

Schedule Requirements: Availability to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of the restricted in-house call rotation in partnership with other members of the core call team. Willingness to respond to emergency calls and provide anesthesia services within the hospital setting. Requires 90 days? notice when transitioning or resigning from the call team.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: The CRNA implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
• Professional Skills: 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 in compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or 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.

Qualifications

Education : Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; completion of a certified nurse anesthetist training program; graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.

Experience : Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line; not 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 the respective role must be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process.

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

Special Skills : Ability to maintain concentration and composure under stress; effective communication with surgeons, the surgical team, patients, and families; calm and reassuring demeanor; immediate and responsive anesthetic patient management; flexibility and adaptability.

Physical Demands : Adequate vision, hearing, and tactile sensation; ability to observe patients at distance and up-close; ability to stand for long periods and wear lead aprons; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to move patients between locations; strong coordination and problem-solving abilities; emotional health and resilience to function under stress and adapt to changing environments.

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter: James Hammell. Book time to meet with me.

Position Overview: $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 - Opportunities for professional growth within our healthcare system.
• Compensation Package - Enhanced package with a generous sign-on bonus; relocation assistance up to $10,000.
• Benefits - Competitive salary, paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans and Roth contributions.
• Employment Perks - Employee wellness programs, professional development, continuing education opportunities, student loan repayment up to $20,000.

YNHHS is a non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center. New Haven offers cultural and recreational opportunities and serves as a major regional employer.

Keywords

Anesthesia care, patient monitoring, CRNA, anesthesia, surgical procedures, patient safety, emergency anesthesia, hospital care, advanced practice nurse, clinical skills

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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