Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Schedule: Per Diem . 8, 10 and 12 hr day shifts available.
No call, holidays or weekends
1-2 shifts per month preferred

$200.00 hr. per diem rate

The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.

Clinical Responsibilities:

The following list of anesthesia and related services should be utilized to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual who can demonstrate new or continued competency. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Pre-anesthetic medication
• General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
• Regional anesthesia monitoring
• Sedation techniques
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
• Invasive and noninvasive placement and monitoring
• Airway management techniques
• Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
• Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management
• Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
• Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
• Acute and chronic pain therapy
• Select, administer, and reconcile medications in accordance with Federal, State and hospital policies.
• Post anesthesia care/discharge
• Seeks physician direction based on patient condition
• Must adhere to I.C.A.R.E Standards

Working Conditions:
Anesthesia care is given in the main operating rooms of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, or its affiliating institutions, as well as several designated “Out of OR” locations, which are, for example, Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, CT, MRI, MRT, Endoscopy, Angiography, among others. These locations are often geographically far from the main ORs.

In these environments, work proceeds in an atmosphere that includes many forms of electrical, mechanical, gas driven, and radiation and laser emitting equipment. The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.

The CRNA is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care of the patient requiring anesthesia for surgical, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. This care includes, but is not limited to, pre-operative assessments, anesthetic care plans, assembly and care of specialized equipment; application, insertion and interpretation of data from anesthetic monitors; airway management; delivery of general, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthetic care; induction, maintenance, and emergence of the patient; care of the patient in the immediate post-operative setting; and post-operative assessments in collaboration with a physician member of the Department of Anesthesiology. These services are rendered in our 16 main operating rooms.

Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required

Qualifications

Basic qualifications for the CRNA applicant for clinical privileges shall include: 

1. State licensure as a registered professional nurse. Compliance with Massachusetts regulatory requirements regulating advanced practice for nurse anesthesia. 
2. Graduation from a program of Nurse Anesthesia education accredited by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or its predecessor.
3. Certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Experience
Experience as a CRNA or New Graduate 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and pharmacology related to anesthesia.
- Foreign language skills for patient population is desired.
- Demonstrates clinical competence within the scope of clinical practice standards set by the department.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based care setting, with the ability to work independently and in a care team to deliver high-quality care.
- Practical interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in various cases and environments. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to keep up with up to date with best practices in the field of anesthesia.
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum.  Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties.  Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. 

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. 

Our patients call it better care.  Our employees call it home.

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Pay Range

$200.00 - $146.64/Hourly

Grade

8CRNAAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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