CRNA, UPMC East (Monroeville, PA) Part-Time
About The Position
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. The CRNA administers anesthesia, monitors patients’ responses to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and informs the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety. This part-time role is with the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department, at UPMC East in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The hospital offers a state-of-the-art surgical suite and a broad range of procedures across specialties including Endocrine, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Spine, Thoracic, Urology, and Vascular. Available shift options are 10-hour, 8-hour, or 12-hour shifts. The CRNA works as part of a multidisciplinary team and may assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs. UPMC describes career-development opportunities including a CRNA career ladder, educational resources, flexible scheduling, and incentives. The position is non-exempt and paid hourly.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
- Knowledge of controlled-substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure, or an applicable multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
- Board certified, recertified, or eligible for certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
- AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by the employing institution upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) credential.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) credential.
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician and in accordance with department standards and hospital policies.
- Administer 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.
- Maintain accountability for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and applicable 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, following departmental and regulatory standards.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with newly increased ranges and substantial sign-on bonuses.
- Relocation assistance.
- Flexible scheduling and PTO advancement.
- Performance-based annual pay increases through the tier program.
- Incentives for moving between sites.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Educational resources and opportunities for continuous learning.
- CRNA career ladder with opportunities for advancement and financial rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
