RN-Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); 36 hrs, -Temple Faculty Practice

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple Health, is made up of more than 500 employed physicians who are the cornerstone of clinical care and teaching for Temple's healthcare enterprise. These physicians practice in 20 academic departments encompassing virtually every subspecialty in modern medicine. While remaining committed to our mission of serving patients in our North Philadelphia community, in recent years, Temple Faculty Physicians has expanded its geographic reach beyond Temple University Hospital's Health Sciences campus. Today, Temple faculty physician offices are located at Temple University Hospital and its campuses, satellite offices located in Center City Philadelphia, Fort Washington, PA, Oaks, PA, and various other outpatient settings. This expanded reach has brought Temple medical care closer to home for many of our patients. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) delivers procedural anesthesia care as part of a team under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. As part of this team, the CRNA is expected to engage in accurate, ongoing patient assessments, communicate with members of the healthcare team, use resources efficiently to deliver optimal care and document care thoroughly in the appropriate records. Administers general, regional anesthetics or Monitored Anesthesia Care during surgical and/or obstetrical procedures under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist. Evaluates situations and informs attending Anesthesiologist of patient's condition; recommends anesthetics to be used; techniques of administration and supportive measures necessary for approval by attending physician as required by departmental guidelines. Checks anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment, supplies, medication and anesthesia gases. Monitors and records the patient's vital signs, records all medication administered to the patient and related reaction and responses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 1 year experience in critical care nursing as part of successful completion of CRNA program
• PA Registered Nurse License
• Cert Registered Nurse Anesth
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Multi State Compact RN License

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Nursing
• 2 years experience in an academic medical center OR as a CRNA

Responsibilities

• Delivers procedural anesthesia care as part of a team under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
• Engage in accurate, ongoing patient assessments.
• Communicate with members of the healthcare team.
• Use resources efficiently to deliver optimal care.
• Document care thoroughly in the appropriate records.
• Administers general, regional anesthetics or Monitored Anesthesia Care during surgical and/or obstetrical procedures under the medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist.
• Evaluates situations and informs attending Anesthesiologist of patient's condition; recommends anesthetics to be used; techniques of administration and supportive measures necessary for approval by attending physician as required by departmental guidelines.
• Checks anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment, supplies, medication and anesthesia gases.
• Monitors and records the patient's vital signs, records all medication administered to the patient and related reaction and responses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior