Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Qualified Anesthesiologist Assistant to provide anesthesia care in the Operating Room, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. This role includes preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.

The candidate must hold a Masters in Nursing, demonstrate strong communication and clinical assessment skills, and be

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Strong communication, monitoring, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, monitors patient status, and adjusts medications accordingly.
• Communicates patient condition with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Assesses patient hemodynamics, interprets waveforms, and ensures patient stability.
• Performs preoperative evaluations, organizes OR equipment, and conducts diagnostic checks.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure a safe surgical environment, including patient positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
• Provides anesthesia support, accurately documents in EMR, and transports patients safely.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, and nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Monitoring skills

Clinical assessment

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. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.

Role Overview

Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies, monitors patient status, and adjusts medications accordingly.
• Communicates patient condition with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Assesses patient hemodynamics, interprets waveforms, and ensures patient stability.
• Performs preoperative evaluations, organizes OR equipment, and conducts diagnostic checks.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure a safe surgical environment, including patient positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
• Provides anesthesia support, accurately documents in EMR, and transports patients safely.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, and nurses.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Strong communication, monitoring, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment and handle emergency situations.