CRNA Casual - UPMC Cole

UPMC • Coudersport, PA

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About The Position

The Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Cole is seeking a Casual Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our collaborative and patient-focused team. This autonomous role offers flexible scheduling. You'll work alongside friendly surgeons on a variety of bread-and-butter cases including orthopedics, podiatry, ENT, endoscopy, and OB-GYN, with the opportunity to perform spinals and regional blocks. The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery, monitors the patient's physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required.
• Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
• Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Act 33 with renewal required.
• Act 34 with renewal required.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.
• Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.
• Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; (3) post-anesthesia care; and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.
• Performs according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identifies appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through case documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation of the QI plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees