Job Location : Williamsport,PA, USA
UPMC Susquehanna, Anesthesia Department is hiring a full-time CRNA for Williamsport, PA. The successful candidate will support two-week schedule of 72 Hour weekend shift every other weekend. 7A Friday to 7A Monday. On 3 days / Off 11 days.
No. 72 Weekend shift is IN-HOUSE. No other call requirements. Cover Holiday, only if it falls on weekend shift. Work 0.9 paid 1.0 FTE. 5% APR BONUS eligible after 9 months. Apply today and hear more about our opportunities!
Service Cases: Cardiac, Plastics, Thoracic, Vascular, Trauma, Pediatrics
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• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession
What UPMC Can Do for You:
• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other importance aspects of your life such as: wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.
• Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.
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.
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