Job Description

Job Description

\n\n\n Exciting CRNA Opportunity at UPMC Bedford!

\n Elevate Your Career with UPMC: Join Our Dynamic CRNA Team and Make a Difference in Patient Care!\n

Location: University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department, UPMC Bedford

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Position: Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Non-Exempt Hourly Rates 

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Join the Anesthesiology Department at UPMC Bedford as a full-time CRNA and experience a collaborative, high-quality care environment. This hourly, non-exempt role offers rotating shifts, on-call responsibilities, and is sign-on bonus eligible - more than just a job, it’s a career with purpose.

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All for you!

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Teamwork and Collaboration: Our collaborative environment at UPMC, fosters teamwork and collaboration spotlighting the cornerstones of our approach to delivering exceptional patient care. As a CRNA at UPMC, you’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that includes leading surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals who are all committed to the highest standards of care. Our team fosters mutual respect, where your expertise is not only valued but essential to the success of every procedure.

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Continuous Learning:  We recognize that continuous learning is essential to advancing your career and delivery of the highest quality of care. As a CRNA at UPMC, you will have access to a wealth of educational resources and opportunities designed to keep you at the forefront of the anesthesia field.

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Total Rewards : Our CRNAs enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional and personal well-being. With generous paid time off and paid parental leave, UPMC prioritizes a healthy work-life balance, so you can thrive both at work and at home.

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Living in Bedford: Located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains, Bedford, PA offers small-town charm, rich history, and abundant outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal place to live and work, with a welcoming community and a relaxed pace of life that supports work-life balance.

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At UPMC, each day offers an exciting opportunity to be a CRNA. Join us and become part of a team that’s not only transforming lives but also defining the future of healthcare. 

Are you ready to advance your career with UPMC?\n \n

Purpose: The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. They administer anesthesia, monitor patients' reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and inform the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety. 

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Responsibilities:

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• Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
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• Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines
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• Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.
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• 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
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• Participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation. 
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• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required.
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• Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. 
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• Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required.
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• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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• AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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• Registered Nurse (RN)
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• Act 33 with renewal
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• Act 34 with renewal
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work from home, Outdoor, Relocation package, Rotating shift,

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