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UPMC in Central PA is seeking a Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join its team at the West Shore site in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The position provides 24/7 coverage across nine operating rooms with fourteen anesthetizing stations. The caseload spans oncology, vascular, thoracic, orthopedic, and general surgery, and the site uses EPIC EMR and Fabias GS.

The Senior CRNA sets the standard for care on complex surgical cases and high-acuity patients, working alongside the supervising or medically directing physician under Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policy. The role includes all four categories of anesthesia care, from preoperative evaluation through postanesthesia care, as well as verifying informed consent and surgical sites with the surgical team. The position also contributes to quality improvement through case documentation, incident reporting, and implementing the QI plan.

Beyond clinical work, the Senior CRNA serves as a leader and mentor, precepting student nurse anesthetists and new hires, helping to teach and evaluate newly hired CRNAs and GRNAs, and developing educational resources. The role may involve serving as a site coordinator, adjunct faculty for an SRNA program, or presenting at conferences. The position is expected to meet and frequently exceed the standards of the CRNA Career Ladder in clinical practice, clinical education, clinical leadership, and professional development.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited CRNA program who can obtain a Pennsylvania license and valid federal and state narcotics certificates. Experienced providers and new graduates are both encouraged to apply, and comfort with a broad range of cases is expected.

The posted salary range is $288k to $376k, with up to a $125,000 sign-on bonus, student loan forgiveness, and an employer-funded retirement plan. Additional benefits include overtime and extra shift bonus opportunities, yearly merit increases, paid time off and paid holidays, a one-time PTO advance of 40, 80, or 120 hours upon hire, and a $2,000 annual CME allowance. Other benefits cover professional dues, Pennsylvania license renewal reimbursement, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, a defined contribution plan, a UPMC-funded cash balance retirement plan, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and relocation assistance.

UPMC Harrisburg holds a five-star Overall Hospital Quality rating from CMS for 2024. Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, about eight miles west of Harrisburg, with a diversified economy in manufacturing, sciences, agriculture, and technology, a moderate cost of living, and nearby recreation such as Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park.