CRNA

CRNA Position at Oneida Health Hospital Nestled in the picturesque heart of Central New York, Oneida Health Hospital is a full-service community hospital committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including a 24-hour emergency room, intensive and cardiac care units, advanced surgical procedures including minimally invasive robotic surgeries, inpatient care, and various outpatient services. The hospital's "Circle of Care" approach ensures comprehensive and continuous care, from admission through discharge, supported by specialized departments like endoscopy, cardiac testing, and home medical equipment. CRNA - Responsibilities The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation. Obtain and/or verify patient consent. Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia. Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, and select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medications. Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence. Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care. Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed. Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics. The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks. Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques. Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure patient stability during transfer. Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience. Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period. The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics. CRNA - Requirements Have graduated from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia education. Possess a current license as a registered professional nurse and hold a current license to practice medicine in New York. Have at least a minimum of 2 years' experience as a CRNA. Must be certified or recertified by the National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Possess BLS and ACLS certification through the AHA or ARC. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.