Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
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
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Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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