CRNA - West Penn Hospital - Full Time - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting. West Penn Hospital, a tertiary care facility in Pittsburgh, specializes in esophageal disease, cancer care, bariatrics, and high-risk OB, serving as a regional burn center. Our CRNAs engage with a wide range of specialties including general, podiatric, renal, GI, and gyn. Enjoy flexible scheduling with options for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, or 24-hour shifts, generous PTO, CME allowance, and convenient onsite paid parking. A sign-on bonus is offered to external hires only. Eligibility requires continued full-time (1.0 FTE) employment with AHN for a minimum of three years in the initially hired position. Rehires must have been separated from AHN for at least twelve months to qualify.

Requirements

Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Previous CRNA experience

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care.
Provides accurate medical record documentation.
Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses.
Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA's knowledge base or scope of practice.
Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives.
Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team.
May serve as a mentor to new staff or students.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.