RN, Certified Anesthetist

One Brooklyn Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in New York is seeking a skilled Nurse Anesthetist to administer anesthesia during surgical procedures. The role involves preparing the operating room, monitoring patients, and ensuring a high standard of care throughout surgical processes. Candidates must be R.N. graduates with significant experience and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years as a RN required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with necessary anesthetics and review patient medical history.
• Monitor patient’s blood pressure, respiration, and pulse during procedure.
• Record condition of patient and all pertinent information on patient’s chart.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited New York State R.N. program

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare operating room with necessary anesthetics and review patient medical history.
2. Prepare prescribed solutions for intravenous injections and administer.
3. Assemble machine for administering gas and test it to ensure proper functioning.
4. Prepare patient position on operating table according to type of operation to be performed.
5. Study physical findings of preoperative examination to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient.
6. Ensure blood of proper types is available for emergency use.
7. Monitor patient’s blood pressure, respiration, and pulse during procedure, and watch for significant physical changes.
8. Explain procedure to patient to secure cooperation and bolster confidence.
9. Maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state, adjusting oxygen, gas flow, and keeping air tubes in position as necessary.
10. Keep surgeon informed of patient’s condition.
11. Take necessary remedial actions, such as aspiration of throat and administration of oxygen.
12. Record condition of patient and all pertinent information on patient’s chart.
13. Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery room or floor.
14. Disassemble equipment and clean work area or direct others to perform these functions.
15. Remove supplies and accessories to supply room. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment according to standard procedures.
16. Maintain records of each anesthetic administered.
17. Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited New York State R.N. program, a BSN degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years as a RN.

Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements: Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential compensation and may be modified in the future. Factors such as site, specialty, experience, education, credentials, and internal policies will be considered when determining salary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed and are not exhaustive. They do not constitute a contract and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.