Job Summary Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room in support of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients, families, and physicians. Job Duties <ul><li>Anesthetizes patients.</li><li>Selects drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment.</li><li>Induces and maintains anesthesia, responds to codes and maintains the airway.</li><li>Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed.</li><li>Treats variants of the anesthesia.</li><li>Communicates patient's status with the surgeon, anesthetist and Charge CRNA.</li><li>Assesses patient status, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status.</li><li>Takes corrective measures to keep patient in stable pre, peri and post anesthesia.</li><li>Conducts thorough preop evaluation of patient including chart review.</li><li>Organizes OR room with equipment monitors and drugs needed for the procedure.</li><li>Performs diagnostic equipment checks.</li><li>Coordinates with ancillary, nursing and physician staff to ensure a safe environment for patient including positioning, equipment troubleshooting and review of surgical procedure.</li><li>Provides anesthesia support to assigned areas.</li><li>Charts accurately, completely and efficiently into patient EMR.</li><li>Transports patient safely, continues to monitor airway and gives sign-out report to receiving team.</li><li>Serves as an anesthesia expert, mentor, and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses and ancillary staff.</li></ul> Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Position Details Education Master's Degree-Nursing (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6zOx3g4oow9KxAun1izlmQl" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist**

Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room in support of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.

**Job Description**

- Anesthetizes patients.
- Selects drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment.
- Induces and maintains anesthesia, responds to codes, and maintains the airway.
- Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed.
- Treats variants of the anesthesia.
- Communicates patient's status with the surgeon, anesthetist, and Charge CRNA.
- Assesses patient status, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status.
- Takes corrective measures to keep the patient stable pre, peri, and post-anesthesia.
- Conducts thorough preoperative evaluation of the patient including chart review.
- Organizes OR room with equipment monitors and drugs needed for the procedure.
- Performs diagnostic equipment checks.
- Coordinates with ancillary, nursing, and physician staff to ensure a safe environment for the patient including positioning, equipment troubleshooting, and review of surgical procedure.
- Provides anesthesia support to assigned areas.
- Charts accurately, completely, and efficiently into patient EMR.
- Transports patient safely, continues to monitor airway, and gives sign-out report to receiving team.
- Serves as an anesthesia expert, mentor, and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses, and ancillary staff.

**Requirements**

- Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification; Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

**About Geisinger**

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

**Our Vision & Values**

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.

- Kindness: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- Excellence: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- Learning: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- Innovation: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- Safety: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

**Benefits**

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Summary Provides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families, and physicians. Job Duties Geisinger Medical Center is seeking an additional CRNA to join our diverse team! Job Duties:This opportunity provides an excellent case and patient mix for those wishing to practice at a Level I Trauma Center. Coverage is provided for nearly all case types with the exception of heart/lung transplants and burns. Support is also provided for 13 non-OR anesthesia sites including GI/Pulm, Cath/EP lab, IR, OB, and MRI. Geisinger Medical Center has 31 operating rooms, is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and its building is physically connected to the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital. "Geisinger Medical Center provides the opportunity for CRNAs to practice city medicine in a rural location. The combined pediatric and adult hospital allows CRNAs to perform anesthesia for a variety of patients and not lose any of their skills." -Christopher Torres, Chief CRNAAbout the Position:• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacations and holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, competitive CME allowances, and excellent health/dental/vision• Forgivable recruitment loans• Relocation assistance• Overtime opportunities• SRNAs welcome to apply • Support from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists About Geisinger Medical Center (GMC):Located in Danville, PA, GMC is the largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital in the region. It is licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds in the Janet Weis Children's Hospital. GMC, a Magnet Hospital, maintains the region's only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatrics. GMC offers an array of highly specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, women's health, oncology, and orthopedics.Geographically, GMC is nestled within the beautiful landscapes of central Pennsylvania. It is just a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia with locally and nationally recognized school systems.About Geisinger:One of the nation's most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania economies. Visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Twitter .For more information:Please contact Stacey Mascaro at or apply online at jobs.geisinger.org . Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. Position Details Education Master's Degree-Nursing (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?W%2b%2bIjkuBJrMi1TXF7dTnagh" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)**

Provides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.

**Job Description**

- Geisinger Medical Center is seeking an additional CRNA to join our diverse team.
- This opportunity provides an excellent case and patient mix for those wishing to practice at a Level I Trauma Center. Coverage is provided for nearly all case types with the exception of heart/lung transplants and burns. Support is also provided for 13 non-OR anesthesia sites including GI/Pulm, Cath/EP lab, IR, OB, and MRI. Geisinger Medical Center has 31 operating rooms, is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and its building is physically connected to the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
- "Geisinger Medical Center provides the opportunity for CRNAs to practice city medicine in a rural location. The combined pediatric and adult hospital allows CRNAs to perform anesthesia for a variety of patients and not lose any of their skills." - Christopher Torres, Chief CRNA.

**Requirements**

- Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacations and holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, competitive CME allowances, and excellent health/dental/vision.
- Forgivable recruitment loans.
- Relocation assistance.
- Overtime opportunities.
- SRNAs welcome to apply.
- Support from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists.

**Community Overview**

Located in Danville, PA, Geisinger Medical Center is the largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital in the region. It is licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds in the Janet Weis Children's Hospital. GMC, a Magnet Hospital, maintains the region's only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatrics. GMC offers an array of highly specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, women's health, oncology, and orthopedics.

Geographically, GMC is nestled within the beautiful landscapes of central Pennsylvania. It is just a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia with locally and nationally recognized school systems.

**About Geisinger**

One of the nation's most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania economies.

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