CRNA, UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

9d•$288,000 - $418,000

About The Position

UPMC is a leader in providing life-changing medicine. Let us provide you with a life-changing career, including student loan forgiveness, a salary range of $288k - $418k, an employer-funded retirement plan and up to $125k sign-on bonus. Job Opportunity: Self-scheduling with flexible shifts (8, 10, 12, and 24 hours) Work alongside a skilled and diverse team performing a wide range of surgical procedures: Neurosurgery Vascular Surgery Thoracic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery OB Cardiac General Surgery GI procedures Colon and Rectal Surgery Advanced technology with EPIC EMR and Fabias GS Purpose: 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 CRNA program
Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
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)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required.
Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
Comfortable with a wide variety of cases
Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply
Master's degree preferred.

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. Review appropriate documentation for inform