Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced anesthesia professional to provide in-OR care under supervision of an anesthesiologist. The role includes preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and serving as a patient advocate by liaising with patients, families, and physicians.

The position emphasizes high-level anesthesia care, collaboration with surgical teams, and mentorship of peers and students to uphold patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Strong clinical skills in anesthesia and patient care.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia, monitors patient status, and responds to codes, ensuring airway management.
• Adjusts medications based on patient monitoring and interprets hemodynamic waveforms.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments, reviews charts, and organizes OR with necessary equipment and drugs.
• Coordinates with surgical and nursing staff to ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Provides anesthesia support, documents accurately in EMR, and safely transports patients.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor for peers, staff, residents, and students.

Skills

Anesthesia expertise

Strong clinical skills

Communication & teamwork

Emergency response

Patient advocacy

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. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate by liaising with patients, families, and physicians.

Key Duties:

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia, monitors patient status, and responds to codes, ensuring airway management.
• Adjusts medications based on patient monitoring and interprets hemodynamic waveforms.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments, reviews charts, and organizes OR with necessary equipment and drugs.
• Coordinates with surgical and nursing staff to ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Provides anesthesia support, documents accurately in EMR, and safely transports patients.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor for peers, staff, residents, and students.

Qualifications & Skills: Master's Degree in Nursing is required. Must possess strong clinical skills in anesthesia, excellent communication, and teamwork abilities. Ability to perform diagnostic equipment checks, interpret clinical data, and respond effectively in emergency situations.

Work Environment: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with potential travel. Accountability for adhering to policies and ensuring patient safety and care quality.