GRNA Job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US

GRNA

The Department of Anesthesiology is looking to hire Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA). This positions will be full-time. Sites include UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, Childrens Hospital, Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Southside, UPMC St. Margaret, and three Ambulatory Surgical Centers (located in Shadyside, Bethel Park, and Wexford). The GRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in collaboration with the supervising physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Responsibilities - 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 4.) perianesthetic and clinical support functions. - Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids. - Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area. - Selects, obtains, or administers the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patients physiologic homeostasis, and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery. - Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic/advanced cardiac life support techniques. Basic Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program is required. - A Masters Degree is preferred. - Must be knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws. Licensure/Certifications Current CPR Card required Act 33, 34 and 73 child abuse clearances required Current Licensence as a Registered Nurse required Salary Range: UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------