Nurse Anesthetist

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 261,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation/leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is actively seeking a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia and monitor patients across perioperative phases at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The role covers pre-anesthetic evaluation, induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care, with on-site responsibilities and a fully on-site work arrangement.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Nurse Anesthesia, CRNA certification, NJ APN licensure, and ACLS/BLS certifications, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program with a Master’s Degree.
• CRNA certification and NJ APN licensure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation; obtain informed consent.
• Develop and implement an anesthetic plan.
• Select and initiate anesthetic techniques (general, regional, MAC).
• Administer anesthetics and adjuvant drugs as needed to maintain homeostasis.
• Monitor patient physiology and airway management during anesthesia.

Skills

CRNA certification

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia or related field

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist for the department of Anesthesiology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Nurse Anesthetist (Certified Registered) position is to administer anesthesia – related care in four general categories. (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, (3) post anesthesia care and (4) peri anesthetic and clinical support functions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performing and documenting a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies, selecting, obtaining ordering or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
• Develops and implements an anesthetic plan.
• Selecting and initiating the planned anesthetic technique which may include: general regional and local anesthesia and intravenous sedation/monitored anesthesia care ( MAC ).
• Selecting, obtaining or administering the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient’s physiologic homeostasis, and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery.
• Selecting, applying, or inserting appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
• Managing a patient’s airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubation.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 02H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 261000.000

Mid Range Salary 276054.480

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 294136.560

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program with a Master’s Degree in a related field; or graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education programs prior to January 1998 is required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Applicants must have successfully completed the National Certification Examination to be a CRNA and maintain current certification.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse ( APN ) {by June 16, 2009} in the State of New Jersey and current certification as a Nurse Anesthetist by the Council on Certification/recertification of Nurse anesthetists of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Successful completion/certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. A Nurse

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidate must have sufficient sensory capacity to observe the patient and patient monitors.
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both academic and health care settings.
• Must show evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams and possess demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, and effectively function in the face of uncertainties inherent in clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Sensory skills adequate to perform a physical examination are required. Functional vision, hearing and tactile sensation must be adequate to observe a patient’s condition and to elicit information from computerized monitors, and through procedures regularly required to perform a physical examination, such as inspection, auscultation and palpation. Candidate must have sufficient motor function to execute movements reasonably required to provide care to patients, including the ability to help move or lift them. Candidate must be able to negotiate patient care environments and must be able to move between settings, such as clinic, classroom building and hospital with reasonable speed. Ability to sufficiently endure long periods of sitting, standing or moving is required.
• Work Environment: Candidate must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize, both in quiet environments and in areas where distractions, noise and other stressors are present. In addition, candidates should be able to comprehend graphics displays of physiologic data, distinguish artifact on monitor displays, understand three dimensional relationships and the spatial relationships of structures. Candidate must be able to read and understand medical and nursing literature. Exposure to radiation, nitrous oxide, anesthetic agent(s) and /or infectious agents requiring the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Subject to unpredictable situations at times.

Special Conditions

• Ancillary privileges granted by the University Hospital Medical Staff must be successfully obtained upon hire.
• Anesthetist who has not obtained certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse shall cease to administer anesthesia on June 16, 2009.
• As of June 16, 2009, new graduates may be employed after obtaining a work permit letter as an Applicant Advanced Practice Nurse from the New Jersey board of Nursing under the condition that he/she successfully takes and passes the national certification Examination on the first available date following his/her graduation. If the applicant fails the second examination, the applicant shall surrender the work permit letter to the Board and shall not practice as an applicant Advanced Practice Nurse until he/she passes the examination. Results must be reported to the Chief CRNA as soon as they are available.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1482

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Nurse Anesthetist Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Anesthesiology Department RWJ - Anesthesiology Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program with a Master's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the National Certification Examination to be a CRNA?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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