Allegheny Health Network Careers

Job Number: 55389
Location: Canonsburg Hospital
Department: Anesthesia
Status: Part time
Union: Non-Union
Schedule: requires taking call from home about 4-6 days per month and does include some holiday and weekend call.  Must live 30 minutes or less from the hospital.  Practice is primarily orthopedics and general surgery.
Shift: Days  

Part time CRNA position available at Canonsburg Hospital Anesthesia Department. Part of Allegheny Health Network, Allegheny Clinic.  

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary:

• Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for
  anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation.
• Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA's knowledge base or scope of practice.
• Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or
  students.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Current PA RN license required.
• GRNA or certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists within 90 days following completion of the educational program required.
• ACLS required.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment; works independently and prioritizes patient needs.
• Flexibility with Schedule.