Nurse Anesthetist Nassau County All Locations and Shifts

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a qualified anesthesia professional to administer anesthesia and provide related care. The role involves pre- and post-anesthesia assessments, assisting with surgical preparations, and managing patient care during anesthesia. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a related field and possess the necessary certifications and licenses to practice in New York.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Certified by NBCRNA within one year of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-anesthesia assessments on patients.
• Assists in post-anesthesia care, including medicating patients as needed.
• Under direct medical supervision, performs general anesthesia.

Education

Masters and/or Doctoral degree

Graduate from a nurse anesthesia program

Job description

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia assessments on patients.
2. Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks them for safety and proper function.
3. Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines.
4. Assists in expediting the operating room schedule by helping the Anesthesiologist prepare patients for surgery.
5. Sets up IV fluids for each patient in the pre-op holding area, labeling each with dates and times.
6. Under direct medical supervision, performs general anesthesia, including airway management and all levels of sedation and monitored anesthesia care in an anesthetizing location.
7. Assists in post-anesthesia care, including medicating patients as needed, managing fluids, respiratory weaning, and endotracheal extubation.
8. Checks and orders supplies and medications as needed.
9. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

1. Masters and/or Doctoral degree in a related field, required.
2. Graduate from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required.
3. Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
4. Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) within one year of graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, required.
5. American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, required.