Yale New Haven Health · 2 months ago
CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist
Easton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelYale New Haven Health is committed to improving clinical care and patient satisfaction. They are seeking a CRNA Quality Improvement Specialist to provide exceptional patient care in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons, ensuring safe anesthetic practices and quality management.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care
Professional Skill
Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines
Information Management
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
Quality Management
The CRNA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care
Professional Development
The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency
Qualification
Required
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
AANA Certification
State of CT RN and APRN License
ACLS
DEA Registration
State of CT Controlled Substance Registration
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
Anesthetic patient management must be immediate and responsive
Flexibility and adaptability are required
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
Preferred
Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required
Benefits
Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance.
Career Advancement - Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
Enjoy an enhanced compensation package.
Relocation Assistance - We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Company
Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher O’Connor
Chief Executive Officer
Oliver Mayorga
SVP, Chief Medical Officer - Yale New Haven Health, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital/Westerly Hospital
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