Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Bridgeport, CT

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

About the role

Provides exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. Cultivates a patient-centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty-specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
• Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures; constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program.
• Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
• Current State of Connecticut Nursing License; application pending for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.
• Recent graduate of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist training program.
• Must take and pass the certification exam by the Council on Accreditation on Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days of graduation.

Requirements

• State of CT RN license.
• ACLS certification.
• Sharp concentration and focus, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons, the surgical support team, patients, and their families.
• Flexibility and adaptability in anesthetic patient management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension plan with matched tax-sheltered annuity and Roth contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Student loan repayment program up to $20,000.
• $60,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.

Schedule

• Day / Evening shift.
• 24 scheduled hours per week (0.60 FTE).
• Includes in-house call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with call compensation program.

Work Environment

Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Yale New Haven Hospital is a non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national, and international referrals. The hospital regularly ranks among the best hospitals in the U.S. and is the second largest employer in the New Haven area, with more than 12,000 employees.

EMR System: EPIC.