Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a CRNA to provide anesthesia care in the operating room under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. This role includes preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative follow-up, while advocating for patients and coordinating with families and medical staff.

Responsibilities include anesthetizing patients, monitoring hemodynamics, organizing equipment, coordinating with the surgical team, responding to emergencies, documenting care in EMR,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Experience in anesthesia care is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs.
• Maintains anesthesia and adjusts medications as needed.
• Monitors patient status and manages perioperative hemodynamics.
• Performs preoperative assessments and reviews charts.
• Coordinates with the surgical team to ensure a safe environment.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains airway during procedures.
• Documents care in electronic medical records and transports patients post-procedure.
• Acts as a mentor/preceptor to peers, residents, and students.

Skills

Anesthesia care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

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 the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.

Key Duties:

• Anesthetizes patients, selects appropriate drugs, induces and maintains anesthesia, and adjusts medications as needed.
• Monitors patient status, interprets hemodynamic data, and takes corrective actions to ensure stability throughout perioperative phases.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments, reviews patient charts, and organizes necessary equipment and medications.
• Coordinates with surgical team and ancillary staff to ensure a safe environment, including patient positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and provides anesthesia support across assigned areas.
• Documents patient care accurately in electronic medical records and transports patients safely post-procedure.
• Acts as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, and students, sharing expertise in anesthesia practice.

Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing required, with strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills. Experience in anesthesia care and the ability to work effectively in a clinical environment are essential.