Description
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time CRNA for this site. The successful candidate will support 5 8-hr shifts or 4 10-hr shifts, yearly 4 Saturdays on-call. Specialty cases include Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Orthopaedic, Vascular, Cardiac/Hybrid (TAVR), Neurosurgery, Plastics, Complex urology, ENT, General, Robotic and Vascular. 520-Bed tertiary care facility with Magnet Status. Academic teaching facility with 19,000 surgical cases, annually. 21 Main ORs, 6 ASC ORs, Bronch Lab, 2 GI Labs, IR/CT/MRI, House Airway, 2 EP Labs and Rad Oncology, Enhanced Sign-On Incentives!
We are so excited to advance your career as one of our 4000+ APP professionals, more importantly as one of our 616+ CRNAs! We are so pleased to be a part of your career journey at UPMC. Our CRNA new hires are valued with enhanced sign-on packages, relocation assistance, and PTO advancement eligibility offerings.
Our CRNAs own their financial empowerment, with expansive options for your consideration: Market-competitive salaries with newly increased salary ranges and new sign-on bonuses, An expansive Tier Program to grow your salary base at credentialed sites, A robust CRNA career ladder to support your career advancement and recognize your expertise and contributions along the way, Generous paid time off, including PTO advance for experienced CRNAs, to support your work-life balance, Site movement incentives to recognize and reward your flexibility, Annual pay increases based on performance to acknowledge your professional contributions as a CRNA, Comprehensive benefits package and retirement options.
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:
* 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.
* 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.
* Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.
**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.
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. This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
**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 ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire. Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances required.
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
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more
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-
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