CRNA - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Nurse Anesthetist to provide exceptional anesthetic care in a surgical setting. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing anesthetic management for patients, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the procedure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anesthetic practices, a commitment to quality improvement, and the ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current PA RN license and CRNA certification.
• Experience in anesthetic management and patient assessment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement anesthetic management for surgical patients.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Anesthetic management

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Clinical decision making

Education

Current PA RN license

Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CPR certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Medical record documentation

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

A sign-on bonus of $60,000 is offered to external hires only.

Eligibility requires continued full-time (1.0 FTE) employment with AHN for a minimum of three years in the initially hired position.

Rehires must have been separated from AHN for at least twelve months to qualify.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (45%)
2. 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%)
3. Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
4. 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%)
5. Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

1. Current PA RN license
2. Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
3. CPR – American Heart Association
4. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
5. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
6. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
7. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
8. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Preferred

1. 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.