CRNA Assistant Chief - AGH - Full Time

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Assists the Chief Nurse Anesthetist and the Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology in meeting the goals and objectives of the department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. (35%)
• Assumes all duties of the Chief Nurse Anesthetist during his/her absence from the unit. (35%)
• Establishes effective interpersonal relationships and communication with interdisciplinary perioperative teams. (10%)
• Demonstrates effective leadership and is responsible for ongoing professional growth and development. (10%)
• Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. (5%)
• Contributes to department, division and hospital goals. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• 3 years clinical experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association