Anesthesia CRNA- Full Time- (NEW LOCATION!)

About the role

Under the general supervision of the anesthesiologist, provides perioperative anesthesia care in support of orthopaedic surgical procedures. Administers anesthetic; provides pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families, nurses, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a registered professional nurse
• Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Must be ACLS and PALS certified
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred, preferably in Orthopaedics

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
• Master's Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations with appropriate documentation of findings and pertinent information regarding the choice of anesthesia
• Reviews condition of the patient and their medical record immediately prior to induction, including pertinent lab data, time of administration, dosage of pre-anesthesia, and an appraisal of any changes in the condition of the patient
• Interviews and examines patients preparing to undergo anesthesia to ensure he/she is an appropriate candidate for the planned anesthetic
• Makes recommendations for anesthetic plans appropriate to the patient's condition and the procedure to be performed
• Verifies function of equipment prior to the administration of anesthesia
• Administers anesthesia to patients; ensures adequate ventilation and circulatory function of the patient during all anesthetics
• Performs intra-operative monitoring, remaining continuously present to monitor the patient and provide anesthesia care
• Performs appropriate, complete, and timely documentation of the anesthesia record, including post-operative orders
• Accompanies patients to PACU, providing appropriate personnel a complete report of specific problems presented by the patient's condition, the anesthetic agent used, drugs given, reversal agents, and surgical procedures performed
• Evaluates patients appropriate for discharge and signs discharge order
• Participates in continual training and education opportunities as an integral part of maintaining the delivery of high quality care
• Adheres to system-wide and department-specific policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care team
• CRNAs are medically directed by anesthesiologists

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first day of employment
• Disability, and Life Insurance within 90 days
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities