Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist PASNAP

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled anesthesia provider to deliver exceptional care in a clinical environment. This role involves administering anesthesia, monitoring patient status, and ensuring safety during surgical procedures. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, advocating for patients and providing expert guidance to peers and staff. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values expertise and excellence in anesthesia practice.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required with experience in anesthesia care.
• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia and monitors patients during procedures.
• Coordinates with medical staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Conducts preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-ups.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Patient advocacy

Communication with medical staff

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

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

Job Duties:

• Anesthetizes patients.
• Selects drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment.
• Induces and maintains anesthesia, responds to codes and maintains the airway.
• Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed.
• Treats variants of the 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 in stable pre, peri and post anesthesia.
• Conducts thorough preop evaluation of patient including chart review.
• 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 patient including positioning, equipment troubleshooting and review of surgical procedure.
• 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.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education: Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body