CRNA Researcher

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a CRNA Researcher in Fairfield, CT.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work‑life balance.
• Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.
• Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
• Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
• Benefits – Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
• Employment Perks – Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

• Clinical Care
  • The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient centric anesthetic care.
• Professional Skill
  • Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
• Information Management
  • Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
• Quality Management
  • Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• Professional Development
  • Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.

A call CRNA is part of a core team of dedicated CRNAs who provide timely anesthetic and emergency care for patients in a 24/7 model. This position is full‑time and distinguished from non‑call CRNAs who have a regular, patterned schedule. A call CRNA possesses excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

A call CRNA is eligible for the call compensation program in recognition of the position and commitment to the core team.

Schedule Requirements:
Availability to work off‑shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of the restricted in‑house call rotation in partnership with other members of the core call team. Willingness to respond to emergency calls and provide anesthesia services within the hospital setting. Required to give 90 days’ notice when transitioning or resigning from the call team.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Completion of Certified Nurse Anesthetist Training Program. Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Current State of Connecticut Nursing License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the State of Connecticut.

Prefer clinical working experience as a CRNA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA or CNM via reference letters from physicians must be obtainable during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (AANA Certification), State of CT RN and APRN License, ACLS, DEA Registration and State of CT Controlled Substance Registration.

CRNAs must have sharp concentration and focus,…