CRNA - McLean Hospital
CRNA - McLean Hospital
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10-04-2025
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* PLEASE NOTE: The incumbents will provide Anesthesia services at McLean Hospital but will be employed by Massachusetts General Hospitals Department of Anesthesia.
Under general supervision of the Chief Nurse Anesthetist and the Medical Director of the nurse anesthesia program (Anesthesia trained MGH clinical staff) incumbent provides anesthesia services for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to patients at McLean Hospital. The CRNA will review patients medical history assist in selection of type of anesthesia administer anesthetic monitor patient during procedure and provide immediate postanesthesia care. Incumbent is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility major job duties special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
Under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist the CRNA may:
Obtain health and medical history perform physical examination and construct problem lists
Provide anesthesia for Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) 24 days per week.
- Collect record and interpret patient data
- Interpret studies performed/ordered
- May initiate consultation and referrals
- Assess patients to determine need for physician attention
Provide direct patient care before during and after procedures requiring anesthesia
Make professional decisions for anesthesia care based upon a comprehensive health assessment
Maintain professional standards of health care before during and after an anesthetic
Prepare and evaluate the safety of anesthetic equipment supplies and
Provide administration of general anesthesia (intravenous/inhalation).
Assess interpret and treat physiologic responses to anesthesia that include oxygenation circulation ventilation temperature and metabolism
Obtain informed consent for the following anesthesia and related procedures:
General anesthesia
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide anesthesia care to patients of all ages in all settings across the continuum of care. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are licensed registered advanced practice nurses who have completed a post graduate certificate masters degree or doctoral degree in anesthesia. Nurse anesthetists must become certified by successfully completing a national qualifying examination in the specialty of anesthesia. To maintain their license to practice anesthesia CRNAs must be recertified biannually by complying with the standards of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) certifying body.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
CRNAs must:
Have knowledge of anatomy physiology pathophysiology and pharmacology as related to anesthesia.
Have the ability to take direction from and work with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Possess a strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks; ability to take ownership and responsibility for activities
Possess skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position
Have the ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Possess excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills to work effectively with clinicians administrators and other professionals
Have cultural competence and compassion for patient population
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct; demonstrate forthrightness and integrity
Be highly motivated independent and capable of performing in a complex environment
Have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Procedure room and post procedure room at McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont MA 02478
Employment Type
Full-Time
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