Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in the operating room, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision.

The role includes preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to assess patient status, interpret equipment data, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia, selects drugs, and monitors patient response.
• Performs preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up.
• Communicates patient status with surgical team and interprets hemodynamic data.
• Adjusts medications to maintain patient stability throughout perioperative phases.
• Ensures safety by organizing OR equipment, troubleshooting, and responding to emergencies.
• Charts accurately in electronic medical records and transports patients safely.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to staff, residents, and students.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides anesthesia care in the operating room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers anesthesia, selects drugs, and monitors patient response.
• Performs preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up.
• Communicates patient status with surgical team and interprets hemodynamic data.
• Adjusts medications to maintain patient stability throughout perioperative phases.
• Ensures safety by organizing OR equipment, troubleshooting, and responding to emergencies.
• Charts accurately in electronic medical records and transports patients safely.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to staff, residents, and students.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to assess patient status, interpret equipment data, and respond to emergencies.

Additional Information:

Work is performed in a clinical setting, focusing on patient safety and quality care, with adherence to organizational policies. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care.