CRNA - Senior, UPMC West Shore (Mechanicsburg, PA)

UPMC in Central PA provides life-changing medicine to our family and our neighbors.

Transform Lives with UPMC: Join Our Team as a CRNA at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA!

UPMC is a leader in providing life-changing medicine. Let us provide you with a life-changing career, including student loan forgiveness, a salary range of $288k - $376k, an employer-funded retirement plan and up to $125k sign-on bonus.

Job Opportunity:

• 24/7 Coverage
• Work alongside a skilled and diverse team performing a wide range of surgical procedures in 9 ORs with 14 Anesthetizing Stations.
  • Oncology Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • General Surgery
• Advanced technology with EPIC EMR and Fabias GS

Desired Candidate:

• Graduate of an accredited CRNA program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
• Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
• Comfortable with a wide variety of cases
• Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply

Benefits:

• Student loan forgiveness
• Overtime and Extra Shift Bonus opportunities
• Yearly merit increases
• Career ladder tailored to CRNAs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • One-time PTO advance upon hire of 40 hours, 80 hours, or 120 hours.
• Professional dues reimbursement
• Reimbursement of Pennsylvania license renewal
• Education-specific CME allowance of $2000 per year
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Two retirement plans:
  • Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
  • UPMC Funded Cash Balance Retirement Plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation assistance

About UPMC in Central PA: UPMC in Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services. Our not-for-profit system cares for over 1.2 million area residents yearly, offering life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, specialty care, and leading-edge diagnostic services. UPMC Harrisburg received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024, one of only 38 hospitals nationwide to achieve this rating.

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is eight miles (13 km) west of Harrisburg.

• Resilient and diverse economy driven by growth in manufacturing, sciences, agriculture, and technology
• Features both rural and suburban living with abundant sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment
• Low cost of living for a high standard of living and long-term financial growth
• Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the scenic beauty of the Mechanicsburg area. Nearby parks like Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Purpose:
The Senior Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a member of the healthcare team model and serves a role model of nurse anesthesia practice by serving as a recognized leader in evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and mentorship. The Senior CRNA is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care administered for complex surgical cases and high patient acuity, in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The Senior CRNA identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement and applies evidence-based practice as a routine aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams in Quality improvement and clinical education. Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepting student nurse anesthetists, new hires, and other disciplines, continuously supporting learning in the clinical arena by developing educational resources, participating as a site coordinator, SRNA program adjunct faculty, presenting at conferences, Demonstrates leadership qualities with a commitment to the community and nurse anesthesia profession to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.Continuously seeks opportunities for professional development by seeking feedback and professional practice growth and serves as a model of team participation.

Responsibilities:
Frequently exceeds the expected standards of the CRNA Career Ladder in the following categories Clinical Practice, Clinical Education, Clinical Leadership, and Professional Development upon meeting eligibility requirements of established career ladder program. Demonstrates high degree of initiative and achievement in career ladder categories. Work done frequently exceeds the quantity and quality standard in areas listed below on a consistent basis. (Refer to chart kept by CRNA Leadership)

• Demonstrates high degree of initiative to excel in career ladder categories.
• Work frequently exceeds the quantity and quality standards in areas of responsibility on a consistent basis.
• Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, (3) post-anesthesia care, and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.
• Performs according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. Participates in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through case documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation of the QI plan.
• Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and functions as a clinical preceptor to SRNAs in the perioperative setting.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required. Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required. Master's degree preferred. This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Board Certified, Recertified, or eligible by the National Board Certification Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required. Current AHA -approved CPR certification required. AHA -approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire. Act 33, 34, 73 Clearances.