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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Nurse Anesthetist. The successful candidate will:

• Perform complete pre-anesthetic assessment which includes review of electronic health record and pertinent patient history and physical including significant laboratory data and other tests performed in preparation for the surgical procedure. 
• Be aware of and fully comprehend history, physical, and laboratory data.
• Establish good rapport with patients; anticipate needs and possible problems; take initiative and functions independently when appropriate.  
• Work cooperatively with supervising Anesthesiologist, Residents, Surgeons, Nursing and all Operating Room staff. 
• Consistently review patient ID upon receiving patient, name and DOB.
• Respect patient rights and be HIPAA compliant.
• Arrive on time for anesthetic preparation and appropriately prepares for Case Management.
• Assemble all essential equipment in an orderly manner; have equipment ready and in working condition to safely administer anesthesia.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical cases and anticipates anesthetic needs and possible problems. 
• Use universal safety precautions, applies infection control measures and complies with medication management hospital policies.
• Appropriately prepare for anesthetic management; plan of care is developed in systematic manner based upon assessment, interpretation and anticipated procedure; recognizes patient difficulties; communicates information clearly and logically with Attending Anesthesiologist.
• Display knowledge of current anesthetic principles in selecting anesthetic techniques; checks all equipment and monitors prior to providing anesthesia according to recommended policies.
• Demonstrate professional competence in managing anesthetic care; appropriate airway management; exhibit safe and comfortable technical ability; recognize problems and takes appropriate corrective action (including seeking consultation); demonstrate good judgment in emergency situation; provide patient with safe and comfortable anesthetic; aware of surgical events taking place.
• Keep accurate record of pertinent information; adapt with composure to changing situations.
• Coordinate care of the patient with appropriate health care providers; ask for help when necessary according to escalation policies.
• Provide competent post anesthetic management; verify with the PACU RN the patients first and last name on the ID bracelet; maintain patient airway; during transition to the PACU, demonstrate vigilant care maintaining the patient's airway and physiological needs; provide full report to recovery person; complete all records; evaluate and resolve patient pain status.
• Appropriately dispose and/or waste all medications and syringes according to hospital policies and maintains equipment as necessary.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies. 
• Report to work on time and responsibly. 
• Manage patient records, paper and electronic, and medications as required by the Anesthesiology Department and hospital policy. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• CRNA Certification or CRNA certificate with letter qualifying to sit for the National Boards (with confirmation of graduation from the program director).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
• New York State Infection Control Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; 7:00am to 5:00pm

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

  An approved COVID-19 vaccination.

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025.