CRNA, UPMC East (Monroeville, PA) Full-Time

UPMC•Monroeville, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician and in accordance with 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 full-time role is based in the Anesthesiology Department at UPMC East in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The surgical service includes basic and complex procedures across nearly a dozen specialties, including Endocrine, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Spine, Thoracic, Urology, and Vascular. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. UPMC describes opportunities for professional development through its CRNA career ladder, educational resources, and credentialed-site tier program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
Knowledge of controlled-substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or an applicable multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Board certified, recertified, or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
CPR certification 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).
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) credential.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
Be responsible and 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 appropriate informed-consent documentation and identify the appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and the surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
Participate in the Quality Improvement process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.
Monitor patients’ reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents and inform the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety.