CRNA - AVH - Casual

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthetic care in the surgical setting. The role involves planning and implementing anesthesia, continuous patient monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold current RN licensure with PA or eNLC, CRNA certification, and may have prior CRNA experience. Expect adherence to HIPAA and company policies, with a focus on safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• CRNA certification required.
• Current RN license in PA or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• Preferred: prior CRNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement anesthetic care for all patients.
• Provide continuous observation during anesthesia and coordinate with attending physicians.
• Contribute to performance/quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to nursing standards and AANA/ethical guidelines; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient monitoring

Quality improvement

Team mentorship

Education

CRNA certification

RN licensure (PA) or eNLC

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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. (50%)
• 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%)
• 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 State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

Preferred

• Previous CRNA experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• 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

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.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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