CRNA Resource Pool

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for its CRNA Resource Pool. The role serves UPP facilities throughout Allegheny County, with assignments based on system staffing needs, patient-care needs, acuity, and staffing requirements. Monthly site assignments are made by the Senior CRNA Director, with flexibility for daily operational needs. The CRNA provides anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician and in accordance with Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. The position involves administering anesthesia, monitoring patients’ responses to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and informing the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that could threaten patient safety. The CRNA also contributes to staff education and quality improvement. UPMC describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment and offers educational resources, a CRNA career ladder, salary-growth programs, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and site-movement incentives. The posting also mentions paid time off and paid parental leave.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
At least two years of experience.
Knowledge of controlled-substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Board certified, recertified, or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by the employing institution, upon hire.
Required certifications and clearances include CRNA, RN, BLS or CPR, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
Monitor patients’ reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents and inform the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety.
Manage and be accountable for controlled substances in accordance with department and hospital policies and state and federal guidelines.
Assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.
Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Review documentation for informed consent and identify the appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and the surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.