CRNA - AGH - Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthetic care in surgical settings. The role involves assessing and managing anesthesia for patients, ensuring safety and compliance with legal standards, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must possess a valid PA RN license and CRNA certification, along with advanced life support certifications.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license required.
• Certification as a CRNA by the National Board.
• CPR certification and various background clearances needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement anesthetic management for patients.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and respond to abnormalities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Observation

Anesthetic Management

Quality Improvement

Education

Current PA RN license

Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

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Company
Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (50%)
2. Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA's knowledge base or scope of practice. (30%)
3. Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
4. Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (5%)
5. Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Current PA RN license
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Preferred

• Previous CRNA experience

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, and the company's Code of Business Conduct. Highmark Health and its affiliates are committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibit discrimination based on protected categories.