CRNA Casual, UPMC Carlisle

Transform Lives with

UPMC:

Join Our Team as a CRNA Casual at UPMC Carlisle! UPMC is a leader in providing life-changing medicine. Let us provide you with a life-changing career as a casual CRNA with us!

Job Opportunity:

• Work alongside a skilled and diverse team performing a wide range of surgical procedures:
• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• OB
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• GI procedures
• Advanced technology with

EPIC EMR

Desired Candidate:

• Graduate of an accredited CRNA program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
• Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
• Comfortable with a wide variety of cases
• Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply About UPMC in

Central PA:

UPMC in Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services. Our not-for-profit system cares for over 1.2 million area residents yearly, offering life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, specialty care, and leading-edge diagnostic services. UPMC Harrisburg received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024, one of only 38 hospitals nationwide to achieve this rating.

About South Central Pennsylvania:

• Resilient and diverse economy driven by growth in manufacturing, sciences, agriculture, and technology
• Features both rural and suburban living with abundant sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment
• Low cost of living for a high standard of living and long-term financial growth
• Close to historically significant areas like Gettysburg, Appalachian Trail, and Hersheypark
• Top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and top colleges and universities

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. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area. 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.

Qualifications:

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.

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 hire.

AHA-approved

ACLS/PALS

certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.

Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Copy from Internal Qualifications