CRNA - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthetic care within the surgical setting. The role involves assessing and managing anesthetic care for patients, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Applicants must have a current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNA certification, along with advanced life support certifications.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $60,000

Full-time employment benefits

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license required.
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board.
• PALS and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements anesthetic management for patients.
• Continuous observation of patients under anesthesia.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthetic Management

Continuous Observation

Compliance with Standards

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Current PA RN license

Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 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:

• 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 PA RN license
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• 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

Preferred

• Previous CRNA experience

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