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Full-Time CRNA at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

**Location:** University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

**Position:** Full-Time CRNA

**Shifts:** Flexible 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, on-call expected

Service Lines:

+ **Main OR:** 15 OR Suites, 2 Procedure Rooms, Off Sites, 14,000 surgical cases yearly

+ **Wide Variety:** Vascular, Breast, Plastic, Robotics, GYN-Oncology, Bariatric, Urology, Orthopedics, GI Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery

+ **OB Services:** Obstetrical Center of Excellence, regional referral center for high-risk maternal/fetal care, 5 OR suites, 26 labor and delivery suites, 10,000 births annually, high-risk case management, EXIT procedures, in utero surgery for fetal congenital malformations, 77-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care unit

**Preferred Experience:** OB and regional skill-set

**Sign-On Bonuses:** Enhanced sign-ons available!

Career Advancement:

+ Join over 4000+ APP professionals and 616+ CRNAs

+ Enhanced sign-on packages, relocation assistance, and PTO advancement eligibility

+ Market-competitive salaries with newly increased ranges and new sign-on bonuses

+ Expansive Tier Program to grow your salary base at credentialed sites

+ Robust CRNA career ladder for career advancement and recognition

+ Generous paid time off, including PTO advance for experienced CRNAs

+ Site movement incentives and annual pay increases based on performance

+ Comprehensive benefits package and retirement options

**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, monitors the patient's physical reactions, and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions.

Responsibilities:

+ Assume responsibility and accountability for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines

+ Assist with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area

+ Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia clinical support functions

+ Perform 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

+ Participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through case documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation of the QI plan

Join us at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and advance your career as a valued CRNA!

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required. Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required. Master's degree preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran