CRNA

Vnaalbany; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Glens Falls, New York seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to deliver anesthesia care. The role involves administering anesthesia, managing patient care, and participating in education programs for students. Applicants must hold a New York RN license and current CRNA certification. This position is integral to providing safe and effective anesthesia services in a dynamic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Relevant state nursing license required.
• Current certification from NBCRNA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia under supervision.
• Participate in pre and postoperative patient management.
• Assist in maintaining anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Respond to airway management emergencies.
• Participate in educational programs for student evaluations.
• Follow hospital policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient evaluation

Emergency response

Teaching and evaluation of students

Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State

Certification by the NBCRNA

Job description

Job Description Summary

The role of the CRNA is to deliver safe anesthesia to patients requiring anesthesia and accurately assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret data and provide individualized care. CRNAs must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and demonstrate the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Responsibilities

• Administer general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist according to delineation of privileges.
• Participate in the pre and postoperative evaluation and management of patients.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in administering anesthesia care.
• Respond to emergencies related to airway management and resuscitation.
• Participation in Albany Medical College’s Center for Nurse Anesthesiology program by participation in didactic and clinical teaching and evaluation of students.
• Assist in the maintenance of hospital procedures, policies, safety regulations, and program objectives.
• Interview patients to obtain informed consent.
• Other duties as required by the Chief Nurse Anesthetist, the Chairman, Dept. of Anesthesiology, or the Director of Operating Room Anesthesia.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Albany Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Currently certified by the NBCRNA.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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