CRNA - AVH - Full Time

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous CRNA experience

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care.
• Provides accurate medical record documentation.
• 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.
• Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team.
• May serve as a mentor to new staff or students.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed