Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Per Diem- Anesthesiology

At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH), the Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will function as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications in accordance with Hospital anesthesia record.
• Obtain appropriate consultations and diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement anesthetic plan including airway management and invasive monitoring.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, OR and PACU, and ancillary personnel.
• Perform and document pre-anesthetic evaluations with hospital guidelines.
• Order additional testing in consult with anesthesiologist.
• Explain anesthesia procedures to patients/families.
• Apply appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Prepare Anesthesia plan.
• Prepare for the administration of anesthesia, including assembling necessary equipment and ensuring its proper functioning.
• Obtain and prepare required medications, including proper labeling.
• Ensure availability of emergency/resuscitative medication.
• Administer anesthetic and maintain physiological status of patient, including proper patient positioning.
• Administer general, spinal, and regional anesthetics.
• Manage IV and IV injections.
• Monitor and document patient's vital signs.
• Conduct recovery of patient from anesthesia, reversing anesthesia consistent with standard practice.
• Ensure stability of patient status in PACU and communicate status to PACU personnel.
• Follow up with patient during recovery phase and monitor progress through post-op period.
• Document all patient care interactions and other required records completely, accurately, and timely.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories, requesting medications and supplies as needed.
• Maintain and clean anesthesia equipment and workroom as needed.
• Respond to rapid responses and codes, if available.
• Demonstrate competency in all duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN License and registration in NYS.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesiology.
• Certified by the NBCRNA.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
• Must be no further than one hour travel time and maintain ability to contact throughout "On Call Shifts".

Special Notes

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment; smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential,” requiring employees to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations during an institutional emergency.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Pay

$198.485 per hour.

About the Organization

As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expands to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine.

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