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Job Title: Full-Time CRNA

Location: UPMC Somerset, Anesthesiology Department, Somerset, PA

Shift: Monday-Friday, Rotating mix of 24-hour call, 10s and 8s

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible

Operating Rooms: 5 ORs plus Cysto suite

Specialty Cases: Urology, podiatry, dental and pediatric dental, ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, gynecology, uro-gyn, IR, cardiology, GI

Purpose: The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.

• Monitor patients’ physical reactions to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents, and inform the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions.

• Assume responsibility and accountability for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.

• Assist with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.

• Participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through case documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation of the QI plan.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.

• Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Board Certified, Recertified, or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

• AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by the institution upon hire.

• Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances required.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine.

• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team.

• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession.

What UPMC Can Do for You:

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and in the future.

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program.

• Work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.

• Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay.

UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran