CRNA - Jefferson Hospital - Part Time

Job Title

Anesthesia Care Provider

Job Description

General Overview:

This job provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (45%)
2. 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. (35%)
3. Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
4. 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%)
5. Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%)
6. 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

Preferred:

• Previous CRNA experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• 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