Opportunity:
Advanced Practice (CRNA) - (CRNA) - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Job Details:
Provide anesthesia care for general, orthopedics, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, pediatrics (ages 5 and up), endoscopy, NORA, robotic surgery, gynecology, and ENT procedures
Exclude cardiac, obstetric, and regional block procedures
Assess, prepare, and manage patients for anesthesia care in the perioperative/procedural period
Develop and implement anesthetic plans
Perform history and physical examinations
Obtain informed consent from patients
Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and post-operative assessments
Administer general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, IV regional blocks, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
Perform invasive monitoring and placement procedures including CVP/CVC, pulmonary artery catheterization, and intra-arterial lines
Manage airway procedures
Work under medical direction with 2:1 or 3:1 CRNA to anesthesiologist ratio
Shift options include 10-hour shifts (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM) or 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM start on Thursdays)
No call requirement
Must have minimum 1 year of experience
Requires ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
Board certification requiredFacility:
This large academic medical center is a Level 1 trauma facility that provides comprehensive healthcare services including complex surgical procedures. The institution serves as a major teaching hospital with extensive support staff and multiple anesthesia providers on-site. The facility offers advanced medical technology and equipment to support a wide range of surgical specialties and maintains high standards for patient care and safety.
Location:
Hershey, PA
Hershey offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, famous for being the chocolate capital of America. The area provides excellent educational opportunities, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Baltimore while maintaining a comfortable cost of living.
