Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN (Digestive Health of Indiana)

Overview LifeLinc is currently accepting applications for an experienced CRNA to work PRN at an endoscopy center in Indiana, PA! Enjoy autonomy in an independent setting! Indiana is a “big” small town with a lot to offer. Enjoy 280 beautiful acres of woods and fields at the IUP Co-op Park, a recreational area where you’ll find 10 miles of hiking, running, and walking trails. You can also throw discs at the 18‑hole disc golf course or go sledding, tubing, or tobogganing on the range. You can also tour the Historic District where you will see a variety of buildings dating back to as early as 1824. Shifts: Available Wednesday– Friday (No call, no nights, no weekends). Talent Necessary Comfortable practicing independently At least 2 years of experience ACLS certification BLS certification Benefits Benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per week. This position is not benefit eligible. Malpractice Professional Liability will be covered by LifeLinc for 1099 independent contractors. Responsibilities Clinical Duties The CRNA scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the following: Performing and documenting a pre‑anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre‑anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia. The day to day responsibility of the CRNA for this position will be to perform conscious sedation/MAC anesthesia on outpatient and inpatient cases. Managing a patient's airway. Managing emergence and recovery from anesthesia. Releasing or discharging patients from a post‑anesthesia care area, and providing post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications. Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA. Language Skills Must be able to read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to supervisors, patients, patient's family and other employees of organization. Able to work in a team‑oriented environment. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HIPAA Ensures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient information, according to the HIPAA Privacy Act and hospital policy and procedure regarding confidentiality. Complies with all information security practices. Takes annual HIPAA compliance exam. Qualifications Education and experience equivalent to: The Nurse Anesthetist shall be a Graduate of an approved school of nursing and a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. The CRNA will have successfully completed the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Certification or its predecessor's. Additional Qualifications At least two years of independent experience ACLS/BLS/PALS certification #J-18808-Ljbffr