Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Acts as a patient advocate, confidant, and advisor, and serves as a liaison among patients, families, and physicians. The role is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and involves a rotating shift, with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
• Skills in care management, clinical policies and standards, health information documentation, patient assessment and care, patient safety, and patients' rights.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetize patients by selecting drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment, inducing and maintaining anesthesia, and monitoring patients and adjusting medications as needed.
• Treat variations in anesthesia and take corrective measures to maintain patient stability before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Communicate patient status with the surgeon, anesthetist, and Charge CRNA.
• Assess patient status and interpret hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status.
• Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including chart reviews, and help instill confidence in patients.
• Organize operating rooms with the equipment, monitors, and drugs needed for procedures, and perform diagnostic equipment checks.
• Coordinate with ancillary, nursing, and physician staff to ensure a safe patient environment, including positioning, equipment troubleshooting, and review of the surgical procedure.
• Respond to codes, maintain the airway, and provide anesthesia support to assigned areas.
• Chart accurately, completely, and efficiently in the patient electronic medical record.
• Transport patients safely while continuing to monitor the airway, and provide a sign-out report to the receiving team.
• Serve as an anesthesia expert, mentor, and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time