Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Certified Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in the operating room, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. You will perform preoperative evaluations, monitor patients during procedures, and conduct postoperative follow-up, while acting as a patient advocate among families and medical staff.

The role emphasizes leadership as a mentor to staff, residents, students, and nurses, with a focus on safety, accurate

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Ability to interpret hemodynamic data, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
• Induces, maintains, and adjusts anesthesia; monitors patient hemodynamics and equipment.
• Communicates patient status with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments and organizes OR setup.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and provides anesthesia support in various areas.
• Ensures accurate charting, safe patient transport, and effective handoff reports.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to staff, residents, students, and nurses.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Hemodynamic interpretation

Equipment troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Performs preoperative evaluations, monitors patients during procedures, and conducts postoperative follow-up. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
• Induces, maintains, and adjusts anesthesia; monitors patient hemodynamics and equipment.
• Communicates patient status with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Performs thorough preoperative assessments and organizes OR setup.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and provides anesthesia support in various areas.
• Ensures accurate charting, safe patient transport, and effective handoff reports.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor to staff, residents, students, and nurses.

Qualifications & Skills:

Master's Degree in Nursing required. Ability to interpret hemodynamic data, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills are essential.