About this role
Job Description
Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists.
Job Responsibility
1.Performs pre and post anesthesia assessments on patients.
2.Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks same for safety and proper function.
3.Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines.
4.Assists in expediting operating room schedule by assisting Anesthesiologist in preparing patient for surgery.
5.Sets up IV fluids for each patient in pre-op holding area, and labels each with dates and times.
6.Under direct medical supervision, performs general anesthesia including airway management and all levels of sedation and monitored anesthesia care in an anesthetizing location.
7.Assists in post-anesthesia care, including medicating patients as needed, fluid management, respiratory weaning and endotracheal extubation.
8.Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
9.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Masters and/or Doctoral degree in related field, required.
Graduate from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required.
Unemcumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) within one (1) year of graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, required.
American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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About Northwell
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.
We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
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What you'll do
- The Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia and provides anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists. Key responsibilities include performing assessments, preparing patients for surgery, and assisting in post-anesthesia care.
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