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CRNA - AGH - Part Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide exceptional anesthetic care in a surgical setting. This pivotal role involves assessing and managing anesthetic plans for patients, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the surgical process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient observation and clinical decision-making, contributing to quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative healthcare team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values ethical standards and continuous improvement in patient care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

  • Current PA RN license and CRNA certification required.
  • Experience in anesthetic management and patient observation is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and implement anesthetic management for patients.
  • Monitor patients under anesthesia and correct abnormal responses.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Anesthetic management
Patient observation
Clinical decision making
Quality improvement initiatives
Mentoring

Education

Current PA RN license
Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Medical record documentation

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (45%)
  • 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. (35%)
  • Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
  • 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%)
  • Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%)
  • 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.

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