CRNA - Part Time - West Penn, 30+ hours/week are Bonus Eligible

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, operating Allegheny Health Network, seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthetic care in surgical settings. The CRNA will assess, plan, and implement anesthesia management and document patient records, while closely coordinating with the attending physician on complex decisions.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and serving as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team; prior CRNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure (PA) or multi-state licensure via the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by NBCRNA.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications; previous CRNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements anesthetic management for anesthesia care.
• Provides accurate medical record documentation.
• Monitors patients under anesthesia and collaborates with attending physician on plan of care.

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

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 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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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.