W‑2 PRN

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This per diem rotation at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in the United States provides anesthesia care in the operating room for surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, working under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. The nurse anesthetist also completes preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up, and acts as a patient advocate, confidant and liaison among patients, families and physicians.

Core responsibilities include administering anesthesia, choosing drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment, and inducing and maintaining anesthesia. The role involves continuously monitoring patients, adjusting medications, and managing anesthesia-related complications. The nurse anesthetist reviews charts before surgery, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment readings, and makes corrective adjustments to keep patients stable before, during and after anesthesia. Communication with surgeons, other anesthetists and the charge CRNA is expected, along with preparing the operating room, performing equipment checks, and coordinating with nursing, ancillary and physician staff on positioning, troubleshooting and procedure review.

Additional duties include responding to codes, maintaining the airway, supporting assigned areas, charting accurately in the electronic medical record, and transporting patients safely with a handoff report to the receiving team. The position also includes serving as a mentor and preceptor for peers, staff, residents, students and nurses.

Requirements include a master's degree in nursing, a current Basic Life Support certification, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license, and a Pennsylvania registered nurse license.