CRNA, UPMC Altoona (Altoona, PA)
Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
**Description**
**New starting salaries and sign-on incentives!** **University of
Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Altoona is
hiring full-time CRNAs for this site in Altoona, PA. The Team
covers 13 operating rooms with various off-site locations:
post-anesthesia care unit; pre-anesthesia holding room; critical
care units, emergency department, GI/endo suites, obstetrics (OB)
(two operating rooms); electrophysiology (EP), bronchoscopy and
catheterization labs; interventional radiology and
Neurointerventional labs; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/computed
tomography; and the six room, on-campus Surgery Center. The
Anesthesia Department also provides echocardiographic support to
the expanding structural heart program which includes PFO closures,
watchmans and TAVRs. Team committed to goals and mission of patient
quality and service. Our positions are non-exempt, hourly
salaries.**
See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and
what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers - it's more than
just a job!
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 the application of 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 throughout the
continuum of care.
--- 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, and
life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
--- Work life balance to help manage other importance aspects of
your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
--- Competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and
premium pay
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. The CRNA
administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to
pain during surgery, monitors the patient's physical reaction to
sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the
anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially
threatens the safety or care of the patient.
Responsibilities:
--- Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled
substances according to department and hospital policy and State
and federal guidelines.
--- Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four
general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation;
(2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, (3)
post-anesthesia care, and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support
functions.
--- Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs,
GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.
--- Performs according to established policies, procedures, and
regulatory standards. Review appropriate documentation for informed
consent and identify appropriate surgical site with operating room
staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory
compliance standards. Participates 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
required. Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in
accordance with Federal and State laws required. Master's degree
preferred.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania required. Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by
the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required. CPR
required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and
skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.AHA-approved
ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon
hire.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)
+ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
+ Registered Nurse (RN)
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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 Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED
(Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that
support the implementation of our diversity strategy.
_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_
REQNUMBER: 087434451
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