No on-call, no weekends, outpatient surgery center, M-F opportunities available: Per Diem/FT/PTJoin our team as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to work autonomously and with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care. As a vital member of our nursing team, you will care for patients of all acuity levels across various settings for procedures, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
Your responsibilities as a CRNA:
- Pre-Anesthesia Assessment & Planning: Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans.
- Medication & Equipment Management: Select, administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, and fluids; manage and perform safety checks on equipment.
- Anesthesia Administration: Administer anesthesia and sedation, manage airways, and ensure safe anesthesia delivery during procedures.
- Intraoperative & Peri-Anesthetic Monitoring: Monitor patient condition, maintain time-based records, and adjust care to maintain stability.
- Post-Anesthesia Care & Discharge: Manage patient emergence and recovery, provide follow-up care, and discharge from the post-anesthesia unit.
- Pain Management & Advanced Techniques: Implement pain management strategies, including regional anesthesia and interventional procedures.
- Emergency & Critical Interventions: Stabilize patients in emergencies, providing airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory support.
- Compliance, Safety, & Collaboration: Ensure patient safety, comply with standards, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with teams.
Education and required credentials:
- Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
- Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
Experience and skills:
- 8-12 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience; 5 years of CRNA experience preferred.
- Competent in performing as a CRNA in a clinical setting.
- Proficient in operating anesthesia equipment and providing perioperative or operating room support to patients.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Skilled in providing age- and population-appropriate patient care.
- Understands principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
- Knowledgeable in infection control practices.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $140.00 - $250.00 for Bronx, Long Island, and Brooklyn locations
What we offer:
- Key benefits incl. compensation, working hour flexibility, no-weekend/evening/on-calls, etc.
Physical demands and working conditions:
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, with controlled temperature and moderate noise levels.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases, contagious materials, and radiation.
- Protective gear may be required in procedure rooms for extended periods.
- Majority of time spent on feet.
- Role involves lifting and positioning patients.
- Must be able to lift objects over 50 pounds.
- May require 10-15% travel, primarily during business hours, with occasional overnight travel.
SUPERVISION:
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
