CRNA Casual, UPMC Washington

UPMC•Washington, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic CRNA team at UPMC Washington in Washington, PA! We are seeking a casual, flexible and dependable CRNA who thrives in a fast-paced community setting! Free parking! Location: UPMC Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 Position: Casual Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Competitive Hourly Rates. Schedule: 6:30a-3p or 6:30a-5p as needed for staffing support. No nights, weekends, holidays, or beeper call. Cases include Women's Health/ OB, General Surgery (Robotic), Urology, GI, ENT, Neuro Spine, Ortho, GI, Cardiology to include Cath Lab and Diagnostic Procedures. MD supervision model. All for you! Teamwork and Collaboration: Our collaborative environment at UPMC, fosters teamwork and collaboration spotlighting the cornerstones of our approach to delivering exceptional patient care. As a CRNA at UPMC, you’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that includes leading surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals who are all committed to the highest standards of care. Our team fosters mutual respect, where your expertise is not only valued but essential to the success of every procedure. At UPMC, each day offers an exciting opportunity to be a CRNA. Join us and become part of a team that’s not only transforming lives but also defining the future of healthcare. Are you ready to advance your career with UPMC? Purpose: The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. They administer anesthesia, monitor patients' reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and inform the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety.

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)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
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.
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
Participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.