University of Rochester·Rochester, New York
Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for a wide range of surgical procedures under medical direction. Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering anesthetic agents, and managing patient stability during emergence and transport to PACU.
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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 910156 Anesthes & Periop CRNA
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range: UR URC 223
$229,840.00 - $344,760.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
CRNAs provide anesthesia services to patients of all ages under the medical direction of members of the faculty of the Department of Anesthesiology of the University of Rochester Medical Center. They are an integral part of the surgical team working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and operating room nurses and other healthcare professionals. They provide anesthesia care for a full range of surgical procedures including: colon/rectal, ENT, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastics, thoracic, urology, vascular, and general surgery.
Provides an appropriate general anesthetic (i.e. rapid sequence)
Establishes and maintains patient airway with OETT, while minimizing laryngoscopy time, establishing tube placement within 30 seconds, observes and affirms tube placement (breath sounds, ETCO2 level, capnograph pattern).
Establishes regional anesthesia in a safe and timely manner. Completes and documents pre-anesthesia patient assessment according to current anesthesia standards for any person requiring any form of anesthesia or
IV sedation as evidenced by:
Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ascertain acuity needs of patient.
Chart review, patient interview, and appropriate documentation of patient history.
Physical examination of patient, including airway examination.
Offers psychological support while explaining the anesthetic risk/benefit and obtaining an informed consent for all planned and potential forms of anesthesia.
Selects appropriate equipment and techniques for use in the accomplishment of goals outlined in the anesthesia care plan/management plan as evidenced by:
Evaluation of the functional status of anesthesia equipment (machine, suction, laryngoscope, monitors, etc.)
Assures presence and functioning of emergency equipment prior to initiation of any anesthetic technique.
Calculation of drug doses; preparation and appropriate labeling of syringes.
Appropriate selection of airway management equipment.
Appropriate application and selection of monitoring modalities.
Appropriately and effectively administers pharmacological agents.
Administers drugs based on individual patient need, dosage and interaction.
Follows hospital policy on controlled substances security and sign out.
Evaluates patient response to pharmacological agents.
Effectively treats any adverse drug reaction.
Terminates the anesthetic and emerges the patient from anesthesia.
Prepares the patient for emergence.
Demonstrates knowledge of extubation criteria.
Extubates patient and evaluates ventilatory status.
Determines patient stability prior to transport to PACU.
Leaves the OR in a state of readiness prior to leaving for PACU.
Transports patient safely to PACU.
Gives a thorough report to the PACU nurse.
Evaluates the attainment of anesthesia care goals.
Evaluates response to anesthesia care (immediate or delayed).
Evaluates and documents patient status on admission to PACU.
Recognizes current or possible problems/complications/side effects.
Communicates evaluation findings with the pertinent members of the health care team.
Completes departmental documentation and post anesthesia rounds.
Completes patient care log appropriately.
Completes narcotic record appropriately.
Completes and documents post-anesthesia rounds.
Assists with starting difficult intravenous lines, inserting difficult arterial lines, obtaining difficult arterial blood gases, performing emergency endotracheal intubation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation throughout the hospital. Acts as a resource for critical care management in the intensive care unit as needed.
Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a current license to practice in New York State; graduate of a school of nurse anesthesia, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Current A.A.N.A. membership, active practicing category. (Possession of above is proof that the applicant has passed the national qualifying examination and received initial certification-C.R.N.A.; and is in compliance with the on-going specific requirements for continuing professional education to maintain certification.
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Must be a graduate of an approved nursing and nurse anesthesia school with a current New York State license and active AANA membership. A master's degree and BSN are preferred, along with experience in acute care settings.
Market context
In New York, Nurse Anesthetist openings are typically driven by hospital, surgical, and procedural care demand, with employers looking for advanced clinical training and current credentials. These roles are competitive because candidates usually need a COA-accredited master’s or doctoral degree, a valid New York RN license, NBCRNA certification, and AHA BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and licensure status before applying.
