Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a CRNA to provide anesthesia care in the operating room under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The role includes preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate for patients, families, and physicians.

The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing and demonstrate strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, monitoring, and emergency procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, patient monitoring, and emergency procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and respond effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and monitors vital signs.
• Communicates patient status with surgical team and interprets hemodynamic data.
• Conducts preoperative evaluations, organizes OR setup, and performs equipment checks.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas, documents in EMR, and transports patients safely.
• Serves as mentor, preceptor, and expert to peers, staff, residents, students, and nursing staff.

Skills

Anesthesia techniques

Patient monitoring

Emergency procedures

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate, liaison, and confidant for patients, families, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and monitors patient vital signs, adjusting medications as needed.
• Communicates patient status with surgical team, interprets hemodynamic data, and ensures patient stability throughout perioperative phases.
• Conducts thorough preoperative evaluations, organizes OR setup, and performs equipment checks.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure patient safety, including positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
• Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas, accurately documents in EMR, and safely transports patients.
• Serves as a mentor, preceptor, and expert to peers, staff, residents, students, and nursing staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, patient monitoring, and emergency procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.