Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Summary

The Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association is looking for a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join their growing team. The CRNA plays a crucial role in providing safe and effective anesthesia care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in our ambulatory surgery center. This position offers the opportunity to work in a physician owned medical practice dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations of patients to determine their anesthesia needs and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Administer anesthesia according to established protocols and standards of care.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and physiological responses throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthesia as necessary to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Manage anesthesia-related emergencies and complications promptly and effectively, collaborating with other healthcare providers as needed.
• Provide post-anesthesia care as appropriate.
• Document anesthesia care, patient assessment findings, and perioperative events accurately and comprehensively in the medical record.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure smooth perioperative care processes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to anesthesia services.
• Maintain proficiency in anesthesia techniques, equipment, and pharmacology through ongoing education and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in all aspects of anesthesia care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of PA and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of anesthesia principles, techniques, and medications.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate anesthesia care independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Benefits & Pay

• $250,000 annually
• 6 weeks of vacation
• 1 week CME
• Excellent retirement benefits
• Pension & Profit-Sharing Plan
• 401(k)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance