Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a qualified professional to provide anesthesia care in the operating room for various surgical and diagnostic procedures. The role involves monitoring patients, selecting appropriate anesthesia drugs, and ensuring patient safety through preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-ups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in Nursing, possesses relevant clinical experience, and is licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation within EMR systems, patient transport, and serving as a mentor to staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Relevant clinical experience is expected.
• Must have Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients and selects drugs for anesthesia.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia during procedures.
• Monitors patient conditions and communicates with medical staff.
• Conducts thorough pre-op evaluations and organizes OR rooms.
• Charts accurately into patient EMR and transports patients safely.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies and Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment and Care

Patient Safety

Patients Rights

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Provides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow‑up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families and physicians.

Job Duties:

• Anesthetizes patients.
• Selects drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia.
• Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed.
• Treats variants of anesthesia.
• Communicates patient’s status with the surgeon, anesthetist and Charge CRNA.
• Assesses patient status, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status.
• Takes corrective measures to keep patient stable during pre‑, peri‑ and post‑anesthesia.
• Conducts thorough pre‑op evaluation of patient including chart review.
• Instills confidence in patient.
• Organizes OR room with equipment, monitors and drugs needed for the procedure.
• Performs diagnostic equipment checks.
• Coordinates with ancillary, nursing and physician staff to ensure a safe environment for the patient, including positioning, equipment troubleshooting and review of surgical procedure.
• Responds to codes and maintains the airway.
• Provides anesthesia support to assigned areas.
• Charts accurately, completely and efficiently into patient EMR.
• Transports patient safely, continues to monitor airway and gives sign‑out report to receiving team.
• Serves as an anesthesia expert, mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses and ancillary staff.

Position Details

Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (required).

Experience: Not specified; relevant clinical experience expected.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Certification (default issuing body).
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (licensed, default issuing body).
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) license.

Skills:

• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies and Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment and Care
• Patient Safety
• Patients Rights

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.