CRNA UPMC Altoona

Exciting CRNA Opportunity at UPMC Altoona!

Elevate Your Career with UPMC Altoona: Join Our Dynamic CRNA Team and Make a Difference in Patient Care!

Location: University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department, UPMC Altoona

Position: Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Non-Exempt Hourly Rates 

Why UPMC Altoona?

• Dynamic Team: Work in a state-of-the-art facility with 13 operating rooms and various off-site locations, including critical care units, emergency department, GI/endo suites, OB, EP, bronchoscopy, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, Neurointerventional labs, MRI/CT, and a six-room Surgery Center. Enjoy 8 and 10-hour shifts and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care and service.
• Exciting Career Opportunities: Be a part of the expanding structural heart program, providing echocardiographic support for PFO closures, Watchmans, and TAVRs. Benefit from a generous sign-on bonus and join a team dedicated to achieving patient quality and service goals.
• Career Growth and Flexibility: With over 4,000 APP professionals and 616 CRNAs, you’ll find abundant opportunities for advancement. Enjoy flexible schedules and a comprehensive career ladder designed to support your professional journey and recognize your contributions.

What We Offer:

• CRNA Career Ladder: Our Ladder helps you see the rewards quickly. 87% of our CRNAs have advanced in our unique Ladder. You are empowered to select your areas of interest while earning financial rewards for your career pathway.
• Enhanced Sign-On Package: Competitive salary with newly increased ranges and substantial sign-on bonuses.
• Generous Relocation Assistance: Seamless transition with our relocation support.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a balanced work-life with options for flexible shifts and PTO advancement.
• Expansive Tier Program: Accelerate your salary growth at credentialed sites and benefit from performance-based annual pay increases.
• Site Movement Incentives: Recognition and rewards for your flexibility and dedication.

All for you!

Teamwork and Collaboration: Our collaborative environment at UPMC, fosters teamwork and collaboration spotlighting the cornerstones of our approach to delivering exceptional patient care. As a CRNA at UPMC, you’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that includes leading surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals who are all committed to the highest standards of care. Our team fosters mutual respect, where your expertise is not only valued but essential to the success of every procedure.

Continuous Learning: We recognize that continuous learning is essential to advancing your career and delivery of the highest quality of care. As a CRNA at UPMC, you will have access to a wealth of educational resources and opportunities designed to keep you at the forefront of the anesthesia field.

Total Rewards: Our CRNAs enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional and personal well-being. With generous paid time off and paid parental leave, UPMC prioritizes a healthy work-life balance, so you can thrive both at work and at home.

Living in Altoona: Enjoy a vibrant community with a rich history, affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Altoona offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home.

At UPMC, each day offers an exciting opportunity to be a CRNA. Join us and become part of a team that’s not only transforming lives but also defining the future of healthcare. Are you ready to advance your career with UPMC?

Purpose: The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. They administer anesthesia, monitor patients' reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and inform the anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety. 

Responsibilities:

• Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
• 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.
• Performs according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards
• Participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation. 

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required.
• Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required.

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)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran