CRNA, UPMC Altoona, Full-Time

UPMC•Altoona, PA

9h•Onsite

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’ reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and informs the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety. The position is with the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department, at UPMC Altoona. The facility has 13 operating rooms and off-site practice locations, including critical care units, the emergency department, GI/endoscopy suites, obstetrics, electrophysiology, bronchoscopy, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, neurointerventional labs, MRI/CT, and a six-room Surgery Center. The team also supports an expanding structural heart program, including echocardiographic support for PFO closures, Watchman procedures, and TAVRs. The role offers 8- and 10-hour shifts and a CRNA career ladder with opportunities to pursue areas of interest and earn financial rewards. UPMC describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment and access to educational resources and career-development opportunities. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, paid parental leave, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, flexible scheduling, and pay-growth incentives.

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 applicable multistate licensure 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).
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.
Take responsibility for and remain accountable for controlled substances in accordance with department and hospital policies and state and federal guidelines.
Assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, graduate registered nurse anesthetists (GRNAs), and student registered nurse anesthetists (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 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.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus and enhanced sign-on package.
Relocation assistance.
Flexible scheduling and flexible shift options.
Paid time off (PTO), with PTO advancement mentioned.
Expansive tier program with salary growth at credentialed sites and performance-based annual pay increases.
Site movement incentives.
CRNA career ladder with financial rewards for career-pathway advancement.
Access to educational resources and opportunities for continuous learning.
Paid parental leave.
Comprehensive benefits package.