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ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER

Position Description:  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-Per Diem

Position Summary:

Per Diem (24 hours per quarter minimum) for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.  Will work under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist (Anesthesia Care Team model) to provide safe and effective anesthesia to patients in either an operating room, or non-operating room setting.  Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served across the lifespan. This position may work shifts ranging from 8-hours to 24-hour in-house call. Hours and needs may vary depending on needs of the hospital.

Education, Licensure, and Certification Required:

Graduate of a school approved by council on Certification of Nurses Anesthesia Educational programs and current certification from the NBCRNA.  Current Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.

Experience:

New graduates and experienced providers all encouraged to apply.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work with multidisciplinary group and demonstrate effective communication skills.  Delivery of a safe anesthetic to patients requiring both surgical and non-surgical procedures in both inpatient and outpatient facilities (Obstetrical, pediatric, neuro, vascular, ENT, general surgery, orthopedic, urology, trauma, endoscopy).

Work Environment (including hazards):

May be subject to infectious waste and chemicals. 

All position requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations

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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.