CRNA (PRN) - Uniontown, PA

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Continuing education

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a skilled Anesthesiologist in Uniontown, PA. This role involves providing anesthetic care across a range of procedures while ensuring patient safety and complying with established hospital protocols.

To qualify, candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in West Virginia and be board certified or recertified in Nurse Anesthesia. The position demands high levels of professionalism, ability to handle stress, and effectiveness in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia.
• Board certification in Nurse Anesthesia required.
• Ability to manage risks and ensure high standards of patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patient during surgery.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and maintain excellent airway management.
• Communicate effectively with surgical teams and document patient status.

Skills

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia

Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

Excellent airway management skills

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Education

Degree in Nursing (BSN or higher)

Tools

Anesthesia-related equipment

Job description

Job Overview

This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The anesthesiologist administers anesthesia to patients, rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery or procedures, and provides continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring physical response to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents. The anesthesiologist informs the surgeon or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed.
• Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety at all times.
• Maintain excellence in airway management and be familiar with all airway adjuncts (e.g., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA).
• Work within the scope of delineated clinical privileges.
• Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients and other health care professionals.
• Maintain the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Participate in the pre‑anesthetic evaluation of patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques.
• Perform appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol, endotracheal intubation and extubation, and performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases.
• Monitor the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and inform the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases; recognize abnormal patient responses; initiate corrective measures; determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary; evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post‑operative period.
• Administer IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
• Document the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately.
• Perform all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia‑related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available.
• Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN; participate in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Communicate appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri‑operative and post‑operative care of the patient.
• In a life‑threatening emergency, function responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist.
• Assist with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.
• Assume responsibility and be accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Must deal calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations; maintain composure.
• Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Ability to work congenially with individual differences, abilities, personality, and interests.

Working Environment

• May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications.
• Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics; may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients.
• May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.