CRNA Casual, UPMC Memorial

UPMC•Coudersport, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC in North Central PA provides life-changing medicine to our family and our neighbors. Transform Lives with UPMC: Join Our Team as a Casual CRNA at UPMC Memorial in York, PA! Our casual rate is $143.17. Looking for team players who are flexible, dependable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Free parking! UPMC is a leader in providing life-changing medicine. Let us provide you with a life-changing career! Job Opportunity: Daylight schedule, no holidays or weekends Desired Candidate: Graduate of an accredited CRNA program Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care Comfortable with a wide variety of cases Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply 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 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.
ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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.
Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
Comfortable with a wide variety of cases

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply

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 informed consent and identify 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.