CRNA - Wexford Hospital - Casual

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting. Wexford Hospital offers CRNAs a wide array of case types, including Ortho, General Surgery, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GI, Peds, and Bariatrics, with significant autonomy in OB and regional anesthesia (spinals and epidurals). The Health and Wellness Pavilion provides additional case diversity. Benefit from a highly collegial working relationship with anesthesiologists, departmental committee involvement, ample overtime opportunities, varying shifts, and free parking. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (50%) Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA’s knowledge base or scope of practice. (30%) Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%) Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (5%) Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CPR – American Heart Association. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association. Preferred Previous CRNA experience. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co