Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Highmark Health

$150K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active PA RN license or multi-state via eNLC
  • Certification as a CRNA by the National Board
  • Current CPR certification (American Heart Association)
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • PALS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement anesthetic care for patients
  • Continuously observe patients under anesthesia, addressing abnormalities
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with ethical and legal nursing standards
  • Serve as a resource and mentor to the healthcare team
  • Document all aspects of care accurately
  • Perform additional assigned duties as necessary

Benefits

  • $60k sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions
  • Opportunity to work at multiple hospital locations
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
  • Ongoing education and support for professional development
Full Job Description
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Job Description :

This is a general Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist application for the following locations. There is a $60k sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions.
  • West Penn Hospital
  • Forbes Hospital
  • Jefferson Hospital
  • Canonsburg
  • Wexford
  • Wexford Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Monroeville Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Bethel Park Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Allegheny Valley (*)
  • Allegheny General Hospital (*)
  • further application may be required in accordance to union guidelines


GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (45%)
  • Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA's knowledge base or scope of practice. (35%)
  • Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
  • Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (5%)
  • Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum
  • Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  • Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Preferred
  • Previous CRNA experience


Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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