Find & Apply For Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Kenmore, New York

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across a variety of surgical, procedural, and clinical settings. The CRNA assesses patients preoperatively, participates in the development and implementation of anesthesia plans, administers anesthetics, monitors patients throughout procedures, and manages post-anesthesia recovery. The CRNA practices within the scope defined by state law and the organization's care model, collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(MINIMUM):

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in hospital, ambulatory surgery, obstetric, trauma, or specialty anesthesia settings
• Proficiency with regional anesthesia and advanced airway techniques
• Experience participating in quality improvement or leadership initiatives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Certification in CPR and annual re-certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with

MIPS, HEDIS

requirements preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is demanding and stressful at times
• Visual and auditory acuity are essential
• Works indoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated area
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• On-call coverage

PHYSICAL EFFORT

When developing a new job description or if responsibilities have significantly changed in a current job description, please complete the physical effort chart below.

Please consider the physical demands of each job according to the frequency of the activity level and strength level/frequency using the following definitions: (O)

• Occasional = 0-33% of the workday

Approximate Weight Moved:

0 lbs

• 100 lbs. (F)
• Frequent = 34-66% of the workday (C)
• Constant = 67-100% of the workday (N)
• Not Present = Never

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL:

Works cooperatively with management, physicians, nursing and ancillary support staff

EXTERNAL

Works with patient care areas, referring physicians and their offices, healthcare professionals and other medical facilities