Associate Chief CRNA

Associate Chief CRNA

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Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St

Hours: Fulltime

Summary: Associate Chief CRNA provides anesthesia services to patients of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Assist with onboarding of new CRNA and interview for new CRNA positions. Works with administration to complete FPPE/OPPE/Annual Evaluations. Acting Chief CRNA when the Chief CRNA is not available.

Accountabilities:

• Make preoperative visits, assess the patient's condition, discuss anesthetic management and administer anesthesia, all with consultation of the appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, licensing laws and the Medical Center Bylaws.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies and equipment prior to an anesthetic for self and colleagues, as needed. Assist in preparing the patient in the operative room.
• Apply, insert and utilize various monitoring equipment including arterial, CVP and SG catheter lines, oximetry, capnography and peripheral nerve stimulators.
• Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural and nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the supervision and attendance of staff anesthesiologists.
• Maintain the anesthetic state according to current standards, keep the anesthesiologist and surgeon informed as to the patient's condition, and be competent to deal with anesthetic emergencies.
• Record the preoperative, operative and postoperative data describing the condition of the patient. Record the drugs used for anesthesia. This information is transcribed on progress notes and the anesthesia record in accordance with correct charting techniques. This information is the permanent record concerning the anesthetic.
• Assist in the postoperative care of the patient, remain with the patient until transfer to the PAR or SICU and check periodically on the postoperative condition. Give a full report to the receiving nurse (PAR, SICU, etc.) and verify initial vital signs before transfer is complete.
• Aid in the evaluation and care of the intubated and/or ventilated ICU patient as directed.
• Assist in the practical instruction of techniques of anesthesiology to interns, residents, medical students and supportive staff.
• Participate in the care and maintenance of equipment as necessary.
• Function in the Quality Improvement activities of the Anesthesia Department.
• All nurse anesthetists are expected to help with the workload for the common good of the patients and the Department.
• 30% Non-clinical time.
• Acting Chief CRNA when the Chief CRNA is not available.
• Familiar with HUP & PPMC Operations.
• Will be trained as an Epic Superuser and will have the ability to train new anesthesia employees in Epi.
• Expected to understand QGenda scheduling system and have modification authority.
• Works with administration to complete FPPE/OPPE/ Annual Evaluations.
• Standing member of PPMC Anesthesia Leadership meeting.
• Interviewer for new CRNA positions.
• Predominately will work 10- and 13-hour shifts.
• Must be a Full-Time employee.
• Assist with onboarding of new CRNA.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in certified registered nurse anesthetist (Required)
• AND 2+ years' experience as a CRNA (Required)
• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• 1+ years of experience in leadership/supervisory role (preferred)

Licensure:

• RN (Required)
• CRNA (Required)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS (Required)

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