CRNA Opportunities, UPMC Altoona

Health eCareers; Altoona (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join their team in Altoona, PA. This role involves providing anesthetic care, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring patient safety. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania and board certified. A commitment to quality patient care and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Work life balance

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania required.
• Board Certified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories.
• Assumes responsibility for controlled substances according to policy.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program

Master's degree

Job description

Join to apply for the CRNA Opportunities, UPMC Altoona role at Health eCareers

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the CRNA Opportunities, UPMC Altoona role at Health eCareers

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers - it s more than just a job!

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Altoona is hiring CRNAs for this site in Altoona, PA. 8 and 10 hour shifts available. The Team covers 13 operating rooms with various off-site locations: post-anesthesia care unit; pre-anesthesia holding room; critical care units, emergency department, GI/endo suites, obstetrics (OB) (two operating rooms); electrophysiology (EP), bronchoscopy and catheterization labs; interventional radiology and Neurointerventional labs; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/computed tomography; and the six room, on-campus Surgery Center. The Anesthesia Department also provides echocardiographic support to the expanding structural heart program which includes PFO closures, watchmans and TAVRs. Team committed to goals and mission of patient quality and service. Sign-On Bonus eligible!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

Contribute to UPMC s mission of Life Changing Medicine

Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What UPMC Can Do For You

A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future

Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program

Work life balance to help manage other importance aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave

Competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and premium pay

Purpose

The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery, monitors the patient's physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, (3) post-anesthesia care, and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.

Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.

Performs according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. Participates in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through case documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation of the QI plan.

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required. Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required. Master's degree preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, And Clearances

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Health eCareers by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist” roles.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) PA Locums

Locum Tenens CRNA - Anesthesia - $220 per hour

RN Staff Nurse (Nights) - Critical Care Resource Pool

Anesthesiology CRNA Job with UPMC in Altoona, PA

Anesthesiology CRNA - $220/hourly - $230/hourly

Anesthesiology CRNA - $210/hourly - $220/hourly

Anesthesiology - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Locums Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Huntingdon, PA $1,162.00-$1,162.00 1 week ago

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) job in Huntingdon, PA - Make $210/hr - $220/hr

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Anesthesiology CRNA Job with UPMC in Altoona, PA

Anesthesiology CRNA Job with Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc in Huntingdon, PA

Chief CRNA in Roaring Spring, PA - 46014BR

Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Pennsylvania - 19275BR

Anesthesiology - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.