• CRNA Casual, UPMC

    UPMC (Williamsport, PA)


    CRNA Casual Position at UPMC Susquehanna, Surgical Services

     

    Shifts: Flexible shifts available

     

    Service Cases: Cardiac, Plastics, Thoracic, Vascular, Trauma, Pediatrics, Orthopedics

    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.

    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.

     

    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.

    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.

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranCopy from Internal Qualifications