Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Einstein - Philadelphia (Per Diem)

We are currently recruiting for a per diem CRNA for our Einstein Philadelphia Campus. We are a large academic institution in the best location in Philadelphia. 40% of our staff have worked here for 15 years or more. We offer a vast case variety and do cutting edge procedures. We are a level 1 trauma center and many centers of excellence including orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology, and gastroenterology to name a few. Our equipment is state of the art and we have Epic EMR.

PRIMARY FUNCTION : The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a registered professional nurse who, has successfully completed a program of nurse anesthesia approved by the Council on Accreditation Programs and has passed the certification examination administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetist or its predecessor. In collaboration with an attending anesthesiologist, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to the patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist functions are an expanded role with guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, Departments of Anesthesiology and Nursing and in accordance with the Nurse practitioner clinical protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Provide intraoperative general anesthesia care in collaboration with attending Anesthesiologist
• Participate in the induction of general anesthesia and maintenance of anesthetics at required levels
• Implements, monitors and adjusts patient's physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient needs.
• Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provide professional and resuscitative care until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions
• Administer spinal, epidural, caudal and nerve block anesthesia
• Supports departmental and operating room procedures in the promotion of patient satisfaction and quality.
• Participates in additional areas of responsibility, which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Arrives on time and is prepared before the start of the case. Prepares patient for anesthetic and interviews the patient preoperatively.
• Collects patient data and records in the medical record system accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates with the attending anesthesiologist to gather information and discuss the patients care.
• Communicates patient progress to the appropriate care team.
• Performs approved clinical procedures (refer to delineated privileges for the position).
• Performs other duties as directed/required.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives: promoting safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Attends Thursday morning conferences and participate in departmental initiatives meeting goals and objectives.
• Insert and maintain invasive monitoring equipment - ensure equipment is working appropriately.
• Participation in call requirements and flexibility in rotations due to changes in department needs may be necessary.
• Commitment to excellence
• Management Support

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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