CRNA - Methuen/Haverhill, MA - Steward Health Care System - MA
Description
CRNA will function as part of a team approach to the preparation of patients for anesthesia, its administration, and the post-operative care for adults and children in stimulating clinical setting including:
Orthopedics, General and Vascular, ENT, Thoracic, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery & Same-day Pediatrics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care for patients before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery
Performing point-of-care testing
Select, order and administer pre-anesthetic medications
Providing acute, chronic, and interventional pain management services
Utilizing anesthetic techniques such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and other technologies to improve diagnosis and care delivery and improve patient safety and comfort
Select, prescribe and administer post-anesthesia medications or treatments
Evaluate patients post-surgical and post-anesthesia responses
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Must have a strong understanding of pre-anesthesia medications and post-anesthesia medications
Ability to make sound judgements of analytical, physical and manual dexterity functions of a patient
Ability to work harmoniously in a collaborative environment
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
New graduates are encouraged to apply, student loan repayment available
2-3 years of experience as a CRNA preferred but new graduates will be considered
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification required
Current Massachusetts RN license required
ACLS preferred
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or would like to apply, please contact:
Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruitment Specialist
Steward Health Care
Phone:
Email: (see below)
All inquiries will remain confidential.
Steward Health Care is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.