CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist​ - Oxford, CT - Yale New Haven Health

Description

CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist at Yale New Haven Health Summary

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) delivers safe, patient-centered anesthesia care in collaboration with medical teams for surgical procedures. This role involves flexible, on-call responsibilities including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring continuous patient care and adherence to quality and safety standards. The specialist also engages in professional development and quality management projects to maintain and advance clinical competencies.

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.

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 that 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.

Overview: A call CRNA is part of a core team of dedicated CRNAs who provide timely anesthetic and emergency care for patients in a 24/7 model. This position is full-time and distinguished from non-call CRNAs who have a regular, patterned schedule. A call CRNA position entails a flexible, non-patterned schedule with in-house call responsibilities including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. A call CRNA possesses excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A call CRNA is eligible for the call compensation program in recognition of the position and commitment to the core team.

• 1. Clinical Care
  • 1.1 The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
• 2. Professional Skill
  • 2.1 Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• 3. Information Management
  • 3.1 The CRNA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
• 4. Quality Management
  • 4.1 The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• 5. Professional Development
  • 5.1 The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

EDUCATION
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.

EXPERIENCE
Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.

LICENSURE
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
AANA Certification, State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS DEA Registration, and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration

SPECIAL SKILLS
CRNA's must have sharp concentration and focus, along with the ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. CRNAs must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with surgeons and the surgical support team, as well as with patients and their families. A calm and reassuring manner is one way to inspire trust in patients, who may be apprehensive about surgery, as well as the surgical team. Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive. Flexibility and adaptability are required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND
A CRNA must be able to demonstrate intellectual-conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; skills in observation, communication, and motor functions; and mature behavioral and social attributes. Sensory- CRNA must be able to detect and interpret changes in monitoring alarms and equipment. Functional vision, hearing, no impairment of sense of smell, and tactile sensation must be adequate. CRNA must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close. Communication-CRNA should be able to speak, hear, and observe. CRNA must be able to communicate effectively- includes speech, reading, and writing. Motor -CRNA should have sufficient motor function to elicit pertinent information. CRNAs should be able to stand for long periods of time and wear lead as needed for fluoroscopy, X-Ray cases. CRNAs must have the ability to lift 25 pounds and reach above and below shoulder height. CRNA must be able to negotiate patient care environments and be able to move self/patients between anesthesia locations. Coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision is required. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities-Abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem-solving, the critical skill demanded requires all of these intellectual abilities. CRNA should be able to comprehend 3-dimensional relationships and understand the spatial relationships. Behavioral and Social Attributes -CRNA must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of responsibilities. CRNA must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress and able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.

To learn more, please visit our website. Book time to meet with us. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 134387

$60K Sign-on Bonus Available

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health? Excellent work environment - Embrace a flexible, non-traditional schedule with in-house call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be recognized for your commitment with our call compensation program. Career Advancement - Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system. Compensation Package - Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a generous sign-on bonus of $60,000. Relocation Assistance - We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless, with up to $10,000 in relocation assistance. Benefits: Competitive salary, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions. Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Student loan repayment program up to $20,000. Yale New Haven 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. A non-profit 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national, and international referrals. New Haven is an intriguing city with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, or delicious food.

Keywords

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, anesthesia care, patient safety, quality improvement, clinical competency, emergency anesthesia, perioperative care, hospital anesthesia services, advanced practice nurse