Certified Nurse Anesthetist- Faulkner

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Job summary

The CRNA at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. will provide comprehensive anesthesia care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative stages in a high-volume setting with 16 ORs.

The role requires a Master's in Nurse Anesthesia, NBCRNA certification, and Massachusetts RN licensure or eligibility, with BLS/ACLS prerequisites. Expect a 36-hour work week, a $40,000 sign-on bonus, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia is required.
• CRNA certification and NBCRNA recertification are required.
• Massachusetts RN preferred; BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-anesthesia assessment and planning with patient-specific care.
• Administer general, regional or monitored anesthesia care.
• Monitor patient using intraoperative data and adjust anesthesia.
• Airway management, ventilation support and fluid management.
• Post-anesthesia care and collaboration with the surgical team.

Skills

CRNA clinical practice

Airway management

Pain management

Emergence anesthesia

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Massachusetts RN license preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary Schedule: 36 Hours. No Calls or weekends. Starting Hourly Rate: $134.62 We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $40,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

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

• 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

These services are rendered 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.

Working Conditions

The environment can be warm, cold, dimly lit and crowded as well as spacious and well lit.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required Licenses and Credentials Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist [CRNA (NBCRNA)] - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required Mass Registered Nurse preferred 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 as 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 as well as in a care team to deliver high quality care.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with surgeons and staff in a variety of 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 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)

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.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $280,000.00 - $305,000.00/Annual Grade 8CRNA

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.

EEO Statement

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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