CRNA

CRNA Opportunity in Stroudsburg, PA

Nestled in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Stroudsburg is a charming town renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant community. With its picturesque surroundings, including lush forests and rolling hills, Stroudsburg offers residents and visitors alike a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This quaint town boasts a rich history, evident in its well-preserved architecture and cultural landmarks. Stroudsburg also serves as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, providing easy access to hiking trails, waterways, and other recreational activities. Additionally, its thriving downtown area features an array of shops, restaurants, and art galleries, making it a popular destination for shopping and entertainment. Overall, Stroudsburg's blend of natural splendor and small-town charm makes it a delightful place to live and explore.

About the Facility Pocono Medical Center

Pocono Medical Center, also known as Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, is a leading healthcare facility in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, serving the Pocono region. It offers comprehensive services including primary and specialized care, emergency medicine, surgical procedures, and wellness programs. Operating as a Level III Trauma Center, it boasts a 264-bed acute care facility and a team of over 400 physicians and 1,800 staff members.

CRNA - Responsibilities

• The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetics medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post anesthesia follow up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

CRNA - Requirements

• Have graduated from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education.
• Must have and maintain board certification or recertified by AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Possess a current license as a registered professional nurse and hold a current license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Have at least one full year (12 months) of experience as a CRNA.
• Possess BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Position Overview

Case Mix - Call - OR Rooms - Charting - Schedule - Credentialing Timeline - Supervision; Ratio - Stipends

OBOrthoPediatrics (minimal) - Second call with beeper 1-2 times a week and occasional 24-hour in-house call - 9 OR; 2 Cardiac; 2 OB; GI, EP, IR suites - Epix - 7a-3:30p - 45-60 days - CRNA medically directed; docs do cases occasionally - $250/weekly car rental $107/daily lodging/housing

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