Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced anesthesia care professional to provide in-OR anesthesia support for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The role focuses on patient safety, effective communication with families and the medical team, and acting as a patient advocate.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing, strong knowledge of anesthesia procedures, and the ability to manage emergencies, monitor patients, and interpret hemodynamic data.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency response.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret hemodynamic data and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, monitors patient status, and adjusts medications accordingly.
• Assesses patient condition, interprets hemodynamic data, and maintains airway patency.
• Conducts preoperative evaluations, organizes OR setup, and performs equipment checks.
• Coordinates with surgical teams to ensure patient safety, proper positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas, documents in EMR, and ensures safe patient transport.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, and students.

Skills

Anesthesia procedures

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Hemodynamic data

Equipment troubleshooting

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 supervision. Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, monitors patient status, and adjusts medications accordingly.
• Assesses patient condition, interprets hemodynamic data, and maintains airway patency.
• Conducts preoperative evaluations, organizes OR setup, and performs equipment checks.
• Coordinates with surgical teams to ensure patient safety, proper positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas, accurately documents in EMR, and ensures safe patient transport.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, and students to foster professional development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required).
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency response.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret hemodynamic data and troubleshoot equipment.

Work is performed in a clinical setting, with potential travel. The role requires adherence to policies and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.