Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to join their collaborative Anesthesia Care Team. The position offers flexible schedules, emphasizes professional development, and requires a commitment to high standards of care and safety. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree and relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong communication skills and cultural competence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Nurse Anesthesia education program accredited by the NBCRNA.
• Certification by the Council on Certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology related to anesthesia.
• Strong initiative; ability to take ownership and complete tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clinicians.

Skills

Pre-anesthesia assessment

General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs

Regional/neuraxial anesthesia placement and monitoring

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management

Airway management techniques

Education

Masters degree from a Nurse Anesthesia education program

Doctorate preferred (MS/DNP/DNAP/PhD)

Job description

ABOUT US :
Brigham and Women's Hospital is a 793-bed, world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts. Consistently ranking in the top 20 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report, we serve patients from New England, across the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital has a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.
Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
JOIN US: CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
We are looking for enthusiastic and collegial team players to join our growing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist practice. We are a group of 20 CRNAs (full time, part time, and per-diem) that work in the Anesthesia Care Team model in a wide variety of locations/specialties in our 47 ORs, as well as many out-of-OR locations, OB, (no pediatrics), and our surgi-center in Foxborough.
Ongoing professional development is well-supported and encouraged in areas such as quality improvement, academics, and research with a generous education allowance. We offer flexible schedules (no weekends, holidays, or on-call) recognizing the importance of work-life balance for our colleagues.
If you value outstanding clinical care, mutual respect, and a collaborative work environment, apply and come join the Brigham Anesthesia family.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology as related to anesthesia.
Possess a strong sense of initiative and perseverance in completion of tasks; ability to take ownership and responsibility for activities.
Possess skills to work efficiently, effectively, and safely, and to strive to do so in all aspects of position.
Have ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work effectively with clinicians, administrators, and other professionals.
Have cultural competence and compassion for patient population.
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct; demonstrate forthrightness and integrity.
Be highly motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a complex environment.
Have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly, and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a program of Nurse Anesthesia education accredited by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or its predecessor. Masters is required.Doctorate highly preferred.MS/DNP/DNAP/PhD
Certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

Pre-anesthesia assessment
Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies
General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
Regional/neuraxial anesthesia placement and monitoring
Sedation techniques
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
Invasive and non-invasive placement and monitoring inclusive of CVC and PACs
Airway management techniques
Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
Blood, blood products, plasma expanders
Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement
Acute and chronic pain therapy
Post anesthesia care/discharge

Additional Job Description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.