Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

• Deliver anesthesia care preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively in accordance with institutional policies. 
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patient status continuously during anesthesia and respond to changes as needed. 
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure high-quality patient care. 
• Accurately document anesthesia procedures and patient responses.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements. 
• Engage in medical student, SRNA, and resident clinical education. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program and completion of a COA-accredited graduate-level nurse anesthesia program required.  No prior work experience required. 

• Minimum of 1–2 years clinical nursing experience, ideally in a critical care or acute care setting. 

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain. 
• Massachusetts CRNA licensure or eligibility to apply. 
• Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), or in process. 
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. 
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or able to receive within 30 – 60 days of hire. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (hospital-provided BLS acceptable). 

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• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability. 
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration in high-acuity environments. 
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development. 
• Exceptional critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, particularly in high pressure situations. 
• In-depth knowledge of anesthesia principles, techniques, medications, and equipment. 
• Proficiency in utilizing anesthesia technology, monitoring devices, and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals and interact with patients and their families. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current anesthesia practices, research, and advancements.