Certified Nurse Anesthetist - OR Leader & Mentor

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Pittsburgh seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in the operating room for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. You will serve as a patient advocate, perform preoperative evaluations, and participate in postoperative follow-up, collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and staff.

The role emphasizes strong clinical skills in anesthesia administration, monitoring, and emergency response, with effective communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Strong clinical skills in anesthesia administration, patient monitoring, and emergency response.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize clinical duties efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
• Induces, maintains, and monitors anesthesia, responding to codes and airway management needs.
• Adjusts medications based on patient monitoring and interprets hemodynamic data and equipment status.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments and organizes OR setup with monitors, equipment, and drugs.
• Coordinates with healthcare team to ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment functionality.
• Provides anesthesia support, charts accurately into EMR, and ensures safe patient transport and handoff.
• Serves as a mentor, preceptor, and expert in anesthesia to peers, staff, residents, and students.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Pittsburgh seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in the operating room for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. You will serve as a patient advocate, perform preoperative evaluations, and participate in postoperative follow-up, collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and staff.

The role emphasizes strong clinical skills in anesthesia administration, monitoring, and emergency response, with effective communication