W‑2 full-time

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This full-time position at Wexford Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, provides anesthetic care to patients in the surgical setting. The CRNA assesses, plans, evaluates, and carries out anesthetic management for every patient receiving anesthesia care, and keeps accurate medical record documentation, which accounts for about 45 percent of the role. Continuous monitoring of anesthetized patients and prompt correction of abnormal responses make up roughly 35 percent of the work, and the CRNA consults the attending physician on the plan of care and on any issue beyond the CRNA's knowledge or scope of practice.

Other responsibilities include taking part in developing and carrying out performance or quality improvement initiatives, about 10 percent of the work, and upholding the legal and ethical standards of nursing and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists while following safety standards and regulatory requirements. The CRNA also serves as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary team and may mentor new staff or students, together about 5 percent of duties. Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Required qualifications include a current Pennsylvania RN license or a current multistate license under the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, plus certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Previous CRNA experience is preferred. Candidates must also hold current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, PALS, and ACLS, and must complete several clearances, including Act 34 and Act 33 certificates, an Act 73 FBI fingerprint background check, and a child abuse clearance. A sign-on bonus is noted as available for eligible candidates.