Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Position Summary : At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital ( SBELIH), the Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will function as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team. The qualified CRNA will administer medications in accordance with Hospital anesthesia record. Obtain appropriate consultations and diagnostic studies. Develop and implement anesthetic plan including airway management and invasive monitoring. Communicate with physicians, patients OR and PACU and ancillary personnel. The CRNA will report to the Chief Nurse Anesthetist / Director of Anesthesiology as well as the Peri-op Director. The per diem CRNA must be no further than one hour travel time and maintain ability to contact throughout " On Call Shifts". Duties Of Per Diem CRNA Perform and document pre- anesthetic evaluations with hospital guidelines. Order additional testing in consult with anesthesiologist. Explain anesthesia procedures to patients / families. Apply appropriate procedures and techniques. Prepare Anesthesia plan. Prepare for the administration of anesthesia. Assemble necessary equipment and ensure its proper functioning. Obtain and prepare required medications, including proper labeling. Ensure availability of emergency / resuscitative medication. Administer anesthetic and maintain physiological status of patient. This includes proper patient positioning. Administration of general, spinal and regional anesthetics. Manage IV and IV injections. Monitor and document patient's vitals signs. Conduct recovery of patient from anesthesia. Reverse anesthesia consistent with standard practice. Ensure stability of patient status in PACU. Communicate status to PACU personnel. Follow up with patient during recovery phase. Monitor progress through post op period. Document all patient care interactions and other required records. Record must be complete, accurate and timely. Maintain equipment and supply inventories. Request medications and supplies as needed. Maintain and clean anesthesia equipment and workroom as needed. If available, respond to rapid responses and codes. Must demonstrate competency in all the above duties and responsibilities. Qualifications Required : Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. Current RN License and register in NYS. Graduate from an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesiology. Certified by the NBCRNA. BLS / ACLS / PALS certification. Special Notes : Resume / CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function / position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities. Anticipated Pay Range The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements : Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island's Employee Health Services
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