Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna)- Msw- Days- New 2023 Rates

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Job Title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

Role and Responsibilities:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse (CRNA). Within this role, under the supervision of an Attending Anesthesiologist, the CRNA, administers, monitors and manages patient care before, during and after anesthesia. Perform pre-anesthesia assessment, induction and maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia, monitoring of the patients physiological condition and performance of clinical intervention as necessary, under the supervision of an Attending Anesthesiologist. In conjunction with Attending Anesthesiologist, performs a thorough and completed pre-anesthesia assessment. Responsible for obtaining and reviewing relevant tests and discussing findings with the Attending. Obtain and/or verify that an informed consent has been obtained for the planned anesthetic intervention from the patient or legal guardian. Discusses anesthetic options and risks with the patient and/or legal guardian after discussion with Attending Anesthesiologist. Documents in the patient’s medical record that informed consent obtained. Induces anesthesia under the supervision of an Attending Anesthesiologist and maintains anesthesia at required levels. Assesses continuously the patient’s response to the anesthetic and/or surgical intervention and must immediately notify the Attending Anesthesiologist of significant changes in the patient’s condition and intervenes as required, under the supervision of an Attending Anesthesiologist to maintain the patient in a satisfactory physiologic condition. Monitors the patients’ physiologic condition as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and specific patient needs. Monitors ventilation continuously. Verifies intubation of the trachea by auscultation, chest excursion, and confirmation of carbon dioxide in the expired gas. Continuously monitors end-tidal carbon dioxide during controlled or assisted ventilation. Uses spirometry and ventilatory pressure monitors. Monitors oxygenation continuously by clinical observation, pulse oximetry, and if indicated, arterial blood gas analysis. Monitors cardiovascular status continuously via electrocardiogram and when appropriate, heart sounds. Records blood pressure and heart rate. Monitors body temperature continuously on all pediatric patients receiving general anesthesia and when indicated, on all other patients. Monitors neuromuscular function and status when neuromuscular blocking agents are administered. Monitors and assesses the patient positioning and protective measures. The omission of any monitoring standards shall be documented and the reason stated on the patient’s anesthesia record. The CRNA shall be in constant attendance of the patient until another qualified health care provider has accepted the responsibility for care. Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers in a manner that assures continuity of care and patient safety. Adheres to appropriate safety precautions, as established within the institution, to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electrical shock and equipment malfunction. Documents on the patient’s medical record that the anesthesia machine and equipment were checked. Inspects the anesthesia machine prior to use, and monitors according to established guidelines. Checks the readiness, availability, cleanliness, and working condition of all equipment to be utilized in the administration of the anesthesia care. When the patient is ventilated by an automatic mechanical ventilator, monitors the integrity of the breathing system with a device capable of detecting a disconnection by emitting an audible alarm. Monitors oxygen concentration continuously with an oxygen supply failure alarm system. Takes precautions to minimize the risk of infection to the patient, the Nurse Anesthetist, and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications:

NYS RN with BSN and Master’s Degree in nurse anesthesia, current ACLS, ACLS, and PALS and CRNA certificate.

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $111.56 - $111.56 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.