CRNA, UPMC Passavant, Full-Time

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Passavant is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department. 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 role includes administering anesthesia, monitoring patients’ reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and notifying the anesthesiologist about adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety.

The position offers Monday through Friday daylight hours, multiple shift options, guaranteed breaks, and one weekend beeper call every eight weeks. CRNAs work in a 400-bed tertiary care center across a range of assignments and specialties, including cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, ENT, and neurospine. Clinical work may include spinals and arterial lines.

UPMC describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment and provides access to educational resources, career advancement opportunities, a CRNA career ladder, flexible scheduling, and a tier program. The posting also highlights sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and free on-site parking.

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 Pennsylvania, or applicable multistate licensure under the Nurse 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following 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 in accordance with department and hospital policy and state and federal guidelines.
• Assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Review informed-consent documentation and identify the appropriate surgical site with operating-room staff and the surgeon, in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities, including documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking.
• Sign-on bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flexible scheduling and shift options.
• Guaranteed breaks.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Career ladder and advancement opportunities.
• Performance-based annual pay increases through the tier program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree